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When trouble arises
*1: Brake warning buzzer: When there is a malfunction that leads to a decline in the brak e effective-
ness, a buzzer sounds while at the same time a warning light co mes on.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 200
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or
more with any door open.
Driver’s and front passenger’ s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*4
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 426
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates low tire pressure due to one of the following:
• Flat tire
• Natural causes
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the veh icle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 4 2 3 )
Brake Override System/Drive-St art Control/Parking Sup-
port Brake function (for st atic objects) (if equipped)
*5
Indicates that:
• The Brake Override System is operating;
• The Brake Override System is malfunctioning (with
warning buzzer);
• The Drive-Start Control is operating (with warning buzzer);
• The Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning (with warning buzzer); or
• The Parking Support Brake function (for static objects)
(if equipped) is operating (with warning buzzer)
(P. 279)
 Follow the instruction that are displayed on the multi-
information display.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a no isy location
or audio sound.
WARNING
■ If both the ABS and the brake s ystem warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your To y o t a
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braki ng, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steerin g is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the powe r steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extre mely
heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, g rip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usua l.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Handling method ( P. 4 2 3 )
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust t he tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If a tire is flat, repair the fla t tire by using emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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When trouble arises
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■ If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-information display is ma lfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ If a message about an operation is shown
● If a message about an operation of the accelerator pedal or bra ke pedal is
shown
A warning message about an operation of the brake pedal may be shown
while the driving assist systems such as PCS (Pre-Collision Sys tem) or the
dynamic radar cruise control is operating. If a warning message is shown,
be sure to decelerate the vehicle or follow an instruction show n on the multi-
information display.
● A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control, Brake Over ride Sys-
tem or Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) (if equipped) oper-
ates ( P. 173, 279). Follow the instructions on the multi-information display.
● If a message about an operation of the power switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the power switch is shown when the incorrect
procedure for starting the fuel cell system is performed or the power switch
is operated incorrectly. Follow the instructions shown on the m ulti-informa-
tion display to operate the power switch again.
● If a message about a shift operation is shown
To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly o r the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, the shift position may be changed aut omatically
( P. 196) or operating the shift lever or P position switch may b e required.
In this case, change the shift position following the instructions on the multi-
information display.
● If a message or image about an open/close state of a part or replenishment
of a consumable is shown
Confirm the part indicated by the multi-information display or a warning light,
and then perform the coping method such as closing the open doo r or
replenishing a consumable.
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components,
their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as
when an operation has been per-
formed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation cor-
rectly
System
warning
light
Warning buzzer*Warning

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If “High FC Temperature Reduced Power” is displayed
Lower the speed while check the safety, and run the vehicle like this for
several minutes.
If the message goes off, the vehicle can be driven as is, since it temporarily
overheated.
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operati ng con-
ditions.
(For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)
■ If “FC System Shutdown due to F reezing conditions Stop Your Veh icle in
a Safe Place and Contact Your Dealer” is displayed.
P. 189
■ If “Maintenance Required for Hybrid Battery Cooling Parts at Yo ur
Dealer” is displayed
The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be
a gap in the duct. Have maintenance performed on the traction b attery cool-
ing component at your Toyota dealer.
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is displayed
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without t urning the
power switch to off with the shift position in any position oth er than P.
Shift the shift position to P.
■ If “Shift is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting” is displ ayed
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and
the shift position is in N. Release the accelerator pedal and s hift the shift posi-
tion to D or R.
■ If “Press Brake When Vehicle is Stopped FC System may Overheat” is
displayed
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to maintain
the vehicle position when stopped on an upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the fuel cell system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■ If “Accelerator Pedal is Pressed Check The Accelerator Pedal” i s dis-
played
The accelerator pedal may be stuck.
If the message does not disappear even when the foot has been removed
from the accelerator pedal, check that the accelerator pedal is not stuck.
■ If “Ion Filter Maintenance Requi red Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
Ion filter replacement is necessary. Contact your Toyota dealer .
■ If “Shift System Malfunction St op Your Vehicle in a Safe Place then See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed
The shift position may not be able to be shifted. Stop the vehi cle in a safe
place.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
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■If “Shift System Malfunction Shi fting Unavailable See Owner’s M anual”
is displayed
The shift position may not be able to be shifted from P to a position other than
P.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction When Parking, Apply Parking Brake
Securely then See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
●The parking lock mechanism may not operate.
● The automatically P position selection function ( P. 191) may not operate.
● The power switch may not turn off. In that case, engage the par king brake
and the switch can be turned to off.
● The fuel cell system may not be able to be started.
When parking, choose a flat surface and be sure to engage the p arking
brake.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If “[P] Switch Malfunction When Parking, Apply Parking Brake Se curely
then See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
The shift position may not switch to P even though the P position switch is
pressed.
When parking, choose a flat surface and be sure to engage the p arking
brake.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
If left as is, the system may not operate properly and an unexp ected hazard
or damage may occur.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If “Insufficient Aux Battery Charge When Parking, Apply Parking Brake
Securely then See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
● The parking lock mechanism may not operate.
● The power switch may not turn off. In that case, engage the par king brake
and the switch can be turned to off.
● Even after charging the 12-volt battery, the warning message ma y continue
to be displayed until the shift position is shifted from P to a position other
than P.
● The fuel cell system may not be able to be started.
When parking, choose a flat surface and be sure to engage the p arking
brake.
Have the 12-volt battery charged or replaced.

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If “Insufficient Aux Battery Cha rge Shift is Unavailable See Ow ner’s
Manual” is displayed
Due to the voltage of the 12-volt battery being in a declined c ondition, when
trying to shift the shift position the warning message is displ ayed.
Have the 12-volt battery charged or replaced.
■ If “Shifting Temporarily Unavaila ble Wait a Moment and Try Agai n” is
displayed
A warning message is displayed when the shift lever and P posit ion switch
are repeatedly operated over a short period of time.
Shift the shift position after waiting for short amount of time .
■ If “Shifting to [Br] Mode Unavailable Shift to [D] once, then Shift to [Br]”
is displayed
When the shift position is in P or N, a warning message is disp layed when try-
ing to shift to Br mode.
Shift to Br mode after the shift position had been set to D.
■ If “Shifted to [N] Position Shift to [D] once, then Shift to [B r]” is dis-
played
When the shift position is in R, a warning message is displayed when trying to
shift to Br mode.
The shift position is changed to N.
Shift to Br Mode after the shift position has been set to D.
■ If “Shifting to [D] or [R] Position Unavailable Try to Shift af ter FC System
has Started” is displayed
When the power switch is in ON mode (“READY” indicator switched off), a
warning message is displayed when trying to shift the shift position to R or D,
or shift to Br mode.
After starting the fuel cell system, shift the shift position t o R or D, or shift to Br
mode.
■ If “Shifting Unavailable Press Brake Pedal before Shifting” is displayed
A warning message is displayed when attempting to shift the shi ft position
without depressing the brake pedal.
Depress the brake pedal and shift the shift position when chang ing it from P.
■ If “Shifted to [N] Position Stop Your Vehicle before Shifting t o [D]” is dis-
played
While the vehicle is moving backward, a warning message is disp layed when
attempting to shift the shift position to D.
The shift position is changed to N.
Shift the shift position after stopping the vehicle.
■ If “Shifted to [N] Position Stop Your Vehicle before Shifting t o [R]” is dis-
played
When the vehicle is moving forward, a warning message is displa yed when
attempting to shift the shift position to R.
The shift position is changed to N.
Shift the shift position after stopping the vehicle.

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■If “Shifted to [N] Position To Shift to [P], Stop Your Vehicle and Press [P]
Switch” is displayed
When the vehicle is moving, a warning message is displayed when the P
position switch is operated and attempting to shift the shift p osition to P.
The shift position is changed to N.
Operate the P position switch after the vehicle has been brough t to a com-
plete stop.
■ If “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
P. 145
■ If “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front Camera Unavailable See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 224)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
● Automatic High Beam
● RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable See Owner's Manual” is sho wn
The dynamic radar cruise control system is suspended temporaril y or until the
problem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and coping me thods:
P. 224)
■ If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is shown
The dynamic radar cruise control system cannot be used temporar ily. Use the
system when it becomes available again.
■ If the shift position cannot be changed or the power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode even if trying to turn the power switch off when a
warning message is shown
If the 12-volt battery is discharged or the shift control syste m is malfunction-
ing, the followings may occur.
● The shift position may not be changed to P.
When parking, stop the vehicle on level ground and apply the pa rking brake
firmly.
● The fuel cell system may not start.
● The power switch may be turned to ACCESSORY mode even if trying to
turn the power switch off.
In this case, the power switch may be turned off after applying the parking
brake.
● The automatic P position selection function ( P. 191) may not operate.
Before turning the power switch off, be sure to press the P pos ition switch
and check that the shift position is in P by the shift position indicator or P
position switch indicator.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 424

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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift position to P.
● Stop the fuel cell system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 408)
● Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture
repair kit if the damage is caused
by a nail or screw passing through
the tire tread. • Do not remove the nail or screw from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and disenable emergency
repair with the repair kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move t he vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
■A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire pun cture
repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the em ergency tire
puncture repair kit. Contact your Toyota dealer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●When there are any cracks or damage at any location on the tire , such
as on the side wall, except the tread
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tr ead is 0.16 in. (4 mm) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When more than two sharp objects such as nails or screws have p assed
through the tread on a single tire
●When the sealant has expired
Before repairing the tire