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741-4. Hybrid system
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■If “Proximity Notification Sys-
tem Malfunction Visit Your 
Dealer” is displayed on the 
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.
*: This function can  only be used in 
the mainland U.S.A. It cannot be 
used in other states and territo-
ries, including Alaska and Hawaii.
This system operates based on 
the driving situation and traffic 
information to enhance fuel 
economy.
For details about Predictive effi-
cient drive, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA 
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Predictive deceleration support
Example: 7-inch display
Reference operation range
●When the vehicle approaches to 
predictive deceleration support 
points registered in the navigation 
system, the “Reference operation 
range” of the ECO Accelerator 
Guidance ( P.104) on the 
multi-information  display will be 
turned off to encourage the driver  to reduce excessive acceleration.
●The engine braki
ng force will be 
increased according to the driving 
conditions to more efficiently 
charge the hybrid battery (traction 
battery) after the accelerator pedal 
is released.
■Predictive SOC control
The following types of control are 
performed based on data such as 
road and traffic information during 
route guidance by the navigation 
system to help ensure that the vehi-
cle efficiently uses electricity.
●When there is  a long downhill 
slope along the r oute, the system 
reduces the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) leve l before reaching 
the slope to help ensure charging 
capacity for regenerative braking 
while traveling downhill.
●When traffic congestion is pre-
dicted along the route, the system 
helps ensure a certain battery 
level before reaching congested 
roads to reduce the frequency of 
starting the engin e to charge the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
due to low battery levels.
Predictive efficient drive 
(vehicles with a naviga-
tion system)
* 
     
        
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2424-4. Refueling
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After refueling, turn the fuel tank 
cap until you hear a click. Once 
the cap is released, it will turn 
slightly in the opposite direction.
NOTICE
■When refueling
When refueling your vehicle, 
make sure that the  fuel filler door 
lock is not pushed by the fuel noz-
zle boot, etc., as this may cause a 
valve to close, possibly resulting 
in a fuel spill.
If the fuel filler  door lock has been 
pushed, operate the fuel filler door 
opener switch in the vehicle 
before continu ing to refuel.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WA R N I N G
■When replacing the fuel tank 
cap
Do not use anything but a genu-
ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed 
for your vehicle. Doing so may 
cause a fire or  other incident 
which may result i n death or seri-
ous injury. 
     
        
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4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*
*: A buzzer will sound if  the vehicle is driven at a speed of app roximately 3 
mph (5 km/h) or more.
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not 
be heard due to being in a noisy 
location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and 
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front 
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection sensor may cause 
the warning light to flash and the 
warning buzzer to sound even if a 
passenger is not sitting in the 
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, 
the sensor may n ot detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may 
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors 
the airbag sensor assembly, front 
impact sensors, side impact sensors 
(front door), side  impact sensors  (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, 
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front 
passenger occupan
t classification 
system (ECU and s ensors), “PASS 
AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “PASS 
AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front 
passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, 
driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front 
passenger’s seat b elt pretensioner 
and force limiter, airbags, intercon-
necting wiring and power sources. 
(  P. 3 4 )
■If the malfunction indicator 
lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel ta nk cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several 
driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after 
several trips, con tact your Toyota 
dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
or
(flashes)
(Canada)
It is possible that the parking  brake is not fully engaged or 
released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. 
If the light turns of f after the parking brake is fully release d, 
the system is operating normally.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately. 
     
        
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.408)
Fuel filler door ( P.241)
Hood lock release lever ( P.408)
Fuel filler door opener ( P.241)
Power back door switch ( P.137)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.511)
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.507
Cold tire inflation 
pressureP. 5 1 1
Engine oil capacity 
(Drain and refill  
reference)
P.508
Engine oil typeP.508