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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status 
information and 
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for 
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat 
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for 
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Hood ..................................408
Positioning a floor jack ....... 409
Engine compartment .......... 410
12-volt battery .................... 416
Tires ................................... 418
Tire inflation pressure......... 430
Wheels ............................... 432
Air conditioning filter ........... 433
Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) air intake vents 
and filter ........................... 435
Electronic key battery ......... 438
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 439
Headlight aim ..................... 442
Light bulbs .......................... 443
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 452
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency .............. 452
If the vehicle is trapped in rising  water ................................ 453
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed......................................... 455
If you think something is wrong ......................................... 458
If a warning light turns on or a  warning buzzer sounds .... 460
If a warning message is dis- played .............................. 470
If you have a flat tire ........... 474
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................... 486
If you lose your keys .......... 488
If the fuel filler door cannot be  opened ............................. 488
If the electronic key does not  operate properly ............... 489If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged ............................ 491
If your vehicle overheats .... 497
If the vehicle becomes stuck ......................................... 500
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................................. 504
Fuel information ................. 514
Tire information .................. 516
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 526
8-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 538
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 540
Seat belt instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ... 540
SRS airbag instructions for  Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 542
Headlight aim instructions for  Canadian owners (in French)......................................... 549
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)  ......................................... 55
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 etical Index.............. 555
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index 

13Pictorial index
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Precautions for winter seas on.............................................. P.327
To prevent freezing (windshiel d wiper de-icer) ..................... P.338
Precautions for car wash
*.................................................... P.395
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.240
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.240
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.507
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.418
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ........ P.418, 511
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... .................. P.327
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.418
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.474
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.408
Opening ............................................................................... P.408
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.508
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.497
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.470
Headlights..................................................... ...................... P.229
Parking lights ................................................. .................... P.229
Front turn signal lights ....................................... ............... P.223
Parking lights
*/daytime running lights............................. P.229
Front side marker lights ....................................... ............. P.229
Front fog lights ............................................... .................... P.235
Stop/tail lights ............................................... ..................... P.229
Tail lights.................................................... ......................... P.229
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to  R ................................................... P.220
License plate lights........................................... ................. P.229
Rear turn signal lights ........................................ ............... P.223
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.443, Watts: P.512) 

2234-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.
3Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated 
when
The power swit ch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster 
than usual
Check that a light  bulb in the front or 
rear turn signal  lights has not  burned out.
Tur n signal lever
Operating instructions 

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 394
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ........... 397
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 400
General maintenance.. 402
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 404
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 406
Hood ........................... 408
Positioning a floor jack .................................. 409
Engine compartment ... 410
12-volt battery ............. 416
Tires ............................ 418
Tire inflation pressure.. 430
Wheels ......... ...............432
Air conditioning filter .... 433
Cleaning the hybrid battery  (traction battery) air intake 
vents and filter ........... 435
Electronic key battery.. 438
Checking and replacing  fuses.......................... 439
Headlight aim .............. 442Light bulbs ...................
443 

4076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hybrid battery 
(traction bat-
tery) air intake 
vent ( P.435)• Vacuum cleaner, 
etc.
• Phillips screw- driver
Headlight aim 
( P.442)• Phillips-head 
screwdriver
Light bulbs 
( P.443)
• Bulb with same 
number and 
wattage rating as 
original
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator and 
condenser 
(  P.414)
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P.430)• Tire pressure 
gauge
• Compressed air  source
Washer fluid 
( P.415)
• Water or washer 
fluid containing 
antifreeze (for 
winter use)
• Funnel (used  only for adding 
water or washer 
fluid)
WA R N I N G
The engine compartment contains 
many mechanisms and fluids that 
may move suddenly, become hot, 
or become electrically energized. 
To avoid death or serious injury, 
observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools■When working on the engine 
compartment
●Make sure that the “ACCES-
SORY” or “IGNITION ON” on 
the multi-information display 
and the “READY” indicator are 
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools 
away from the moving fan and 
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the 
engine, power control unit, radi-
ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right 
after driving as they may be hot. 
Oil and other fluids may also be 
hot.
●Do not leave anything that may 
burn easily, such as paper and 
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, c ause sparks or 
expose an open flame to fuel or 
the battery. Fuel and battery 
fumes are flammable.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator 
grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON, the 
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant 
temperature is high. ( P.414)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent 
flying or falling material, fluid 
spray, etc. from getting in your 
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner 
filter
Driving with the ai r cleaner filter 
removed may cause excessive 
engine wear due to  dirt in the air. 

4416-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do n ot turn on even 
after the fuse has  been replaced, 
a bulb may need replacement. 
(  P.443)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, 
have the vehicle inspected by 
your Toyota dealer.
■If there is an overload in a cir-
cuit
The fuses are designed to blow, pro-
tecting 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.
WA R N I N G
■To prevent system break-
downs and vehicle fire
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the vehicle, and possibly a 
fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher 
amperage rating than that indi-
cated, 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 con-
trol 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 seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical over-
load determined  and repaired by 
your Toyota dealer as soon as 
possible. 

4436-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Check the wattage of the light 
bulb to be replaced. ( P.512)
 P. 5 3 1
Front (type A)
Front turn signal lights/park-
ing lights Front side marker lights
Front (type B)
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights
RearRear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
■Lights that need to be 
replaced by your Toyota 
dealer
 Headlight low beams
 Headlight high beams
 Parking lights (type B)
 Daytime running lights (type 
A)
 Daytime running lights/park-
ing lights (type B)
Light bulbs
You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The 
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on 
the bulb. If necessary bulb 
replacement seems difficult 
to perform, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
For more information about 
replacing other light bulbs, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb 
replacement
Turning off the power 
back door main switch
Bulb locations