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Maintenance and care
■Engine coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory 
if it is between the “FULL” and 
“LOW” lines on the reservoir 
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
I f t he  le ve l is on  o r be low  th e  “L O W ” 
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” 
line. ( P.497)
■Power control unit coolant 
reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory 
if it is between the “FULL” and 
“LOW” lines on the reservoir 
when the hybrid system is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” 
line, add coolant  up to the “FULL” 
line. ( P.497)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life 
Coolant” or a similar high quality 
ethylene glycol ba sed non-silicate, 
non-amine, non-nitrite, and 
non-borate coolant with long-life 
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 
a mixture of 50% c oolant and 50% 
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 
a mixture of 55% c oolant and 45% 
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
●Check the oil le vel on the dip-
stick every time you refill the 
vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap 
is properly tightened.
■If oil is spilled on the engine 
cover
To prevent the engine cover from 
being damaged, remove any 
engine oil from the engine cover 
as soon as possi ble using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an 
organic solvent such as brake 
cleaner.
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When replacing wheels, care 
should be taken to ensure that 
they are equivalent to those 
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:
 Wheels of different sizes or 
types
 Used wheels
 Bent wheels that have been 
straightened
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are 
equipped with tire pressure warning 
valves and transmit ters that allow 
the tire pressure warning system to 
provide advance warning in the 
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are 
replaced, tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters must be 
installed. ( P.423)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or 
heavily corroded, it should 
be replaced. Otherwise, the 
tire may separate from the 
wheel or cause a loss of 
handling control.
Wheel selection
WA R N I N G
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from  those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual, 
as this may result in a loss of 
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a 
leaking wheel which is designed 
for a tubeless tire.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious 
injury.
■When installing the wheel 
nuts
Never use oil or grease on the 
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the 
wheel nuts to be excessively tight-
ened, leading to bolt or disc wheel 
damage. In addition, the oil or 
grease can cause the wheel nuts 
to loosen and the wheel may fall 
off, causing an accident and 
resulting in death or serious injury. 
Remove any oil or grease from 
the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels pro-
hibited
Do not use cracke d or deformed 
wheels. Doing so could cause the 
tire to leak air during driving, pos-
sibly causing an accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replace-
ment may affect the tire pres-
sure warning valves and 
transmitters, make sure to have 
tires serviced by your Toyota 
dealer or other qualified service 
shop. In additio n, make sure to 
purchase your tire pressure 
warning valves  and transmit-
ters at your Toyota dealer. 

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5 Install the lens.
Hooks
1 Fit the lens into either the 
right or left hooks.
2 Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that the 
lens is properly installed by gently 
pulling it.
6Install the cover.
WA R N I N G
■To prevent injury
Before performin g any light bulb 
replacement procedure, be sure 
to turn the power  switch off. Fail-
ure to do so may result in burns 
from hot components or a part of 
your body may get caught on an 
operating component, possibly 
causing serious injury.
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not 
attempt to replace the bulb 
immediately after turning off the 
lights.The bulbs become very 
hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion 
of the light bulb with bare 
hands. When it is unavoidable 
to hold the glass portion, use 
and hold with a clean dry cloth 
to avoid getting moisture and 
oils on the bulb.  Also, if the bulb 
is scratched or dropped, it may 
blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any 
parts used to secure them. Fail-
ure to do so may result in heat 
damage, fire, or water entering 
the light unit. This may damage 
the lights or cause condensa-
tion to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or dis-
assemble light bulbs, connec-
tors, electric circuits or 
component parts.
Doing so may res ult in death or 
serious injury due to electric 
shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully 
seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb 
before installing  to prevent heat 
damage. 

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When trouble arises
■Hybrid system overheat warning light*(warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid s ystem has overheated
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.498)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine  oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic thrott le control system;
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
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When trouble arises
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depend-
ing on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need 
for inspection by a dealer, have  the vehicle inspected by your To y o t a  
dealer immediately.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a  message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained 
below may differ from the actual 
messages according to operation 
conditions and vehicle specifica-
tions.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not 
be heard due to being in a noisy 
location or audio sound.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or 
Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check 
the level of the engine oil, and add if 
necessary.
This message may appear if the 
vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move 
the vehicle to a l evel surface and 
check to see if the message disap-
pears.
Messages and warnings
Warning lightWarning 
buzzer
*Warning
-Sounds
 Indicates an important situation, such as 
when a system relate d to driving is mal-
functioning or that danger may result if 
the correction procedure is not per-
formed
 Indicates a situation, such as when dam-
age to the vehicle or danger may result
Comes on or 
flashesSounds
Indicates an importan t situation, such as 
when the systems shown on the 
multi-information display may be malfunc-
tioning
-Does not  sound
 Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their condi-
tion, or indicates the need for 
maintenance
 Indicates a situatio n, such as when an 
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates  how to perform an 
operation correctly 

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When trouble arises
■If “Front Camera Unavailable” 
or “Front Camera Unavailable 
See Owner's Manual” is dis-
played
The following sys tems may be sus-
pended until the pr oblem shown in 
the message is resolved. ( P.247, 
466)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if 
equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with 
full-speed range
■If “AWD System Overheated 
Switching to 2WD Mode” or 
“AWD System Overheated 2WD 
Mode Engaged” is displayed 
(AWD models)
This message may be displayed 
when driving under extremely high 
load conditions.
Drive the vehicle  at low speeds and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place with 
the engine running until the mes-
sage is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
■If “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played
The fuel tank cap is not properly 
installed. Correctly  install the fuel 
tank cap.
■If “Maintenance Required 
Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance 
according to the dr iven distance on 
the maintenance schedule
* should 
be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 
miles (7200 km) after the message 
has been reset. If necessary, per-
form maintenance. Please reset the 
message after the maintenance is 
performed. ( P.401)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled 
Maintenance” or  “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement”  for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your 
vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit 
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is 
required to correspond to the driven 
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 
miles (8000 km) after the message 
has been reset. (The indicator will 
not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been rese t.) Perform the 
necessary maintenance. Please 
reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.401)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled 
Maintenance” or  “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement”  for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your 
vehicle.
■If a message that indicates the 
need for visiting your Toyota 
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the 
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the 
need for referring to Owner’s 
Manual is displayed
●If any of the following messages 
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Immediately stop the 
vehicle and contact your Toyota 
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a  Safe Place See Owner's Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe 
Place See Owner's Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction  Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's 
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• “Hybrid System Stopped” 

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When trouble arises
your Toyota dealer.
1 Remove any dirt or foreign 
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.
If foreign matter  is on the wheel 
contact surface, the wheel nuts 
may loosen while the vehicle is in 
WA R N I N G
■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 precau-
tions could cause the wheel 
nuts to loosen and the tire to fall 
off, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the  wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the 
wheel nuts to be excessively 
tightened, leading to bolt or disc 
wheel damage. In addition, the 
oil or grease can cause the 
wheel nuts to loosen and the 
wheel may fall off, causing an 
accident and resulting in death 
or serious injury. Remove any 
oil or grease from the wheel 
bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened  with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf 
(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon 
as possible after changing 
wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use  wheel nuts that have been spe-
cifically designed for that wheel.
• If there are any  cracks or defor-
mations in the bolt screws, nut 
threads or bolt holes of the 
wheel, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
• Do not attach a  heavily dam-
aged wheel ornament, as it may 
fly off the wheel while the vehi-
cle is moving.
●Observe the fo llowing precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
serious injury:
• Do not try to remove the wheel  ornament by hand. Take due 
care in handling the ornament to 
avoid unexpected personal 
injury.
• Lower the spare tire completely  to the ground before removing it 
from under the vehicle.
■Replacing a flat  tire for vehi-
cles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing 
tires, make sure to turn off the 
power back door main switch 
(  P.526). Failure to do so may 
cause the back door to operate 
unintentionally if the power back 
door switch is accidentally 
touched, resulti ng in hands and 
fingers being caught and injured.
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Vehicle specifications
.8-1. SpecificationsMaintenance 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