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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● Vehicles with a smart key system: The electronic key may not be
functioning properly. ( P. 520)
● There may not be sufficient f uel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 221)
● Vehicles with immobilizer syste m: There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( P. 8 8 )
● There may be a malfunction i n the steering lock system.
● Vehicles with a smart key system : The hybrid system may be mal-
functioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circui t or a
blown fuse. However, depending on the type of malfunction, an
interim measure is available to start the hybrid system. (P. 519)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 522)
● The 12-volt battery terminal conn ections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 431)
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the followi ng and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 188, 192)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does no t
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 522)
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnecte d.
( P. 431)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, o r if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to sta rt the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure except in case of emergency.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the power swi tch for about 15 seconds.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Hav e the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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*: If equipped
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorFront turn signal lights/
parking lights
28/8 B
License plate lights 5A
Back-up lights 16 A
Rear turn signal lights 21 B
InteriorInterior lights/personal
lights
5A
Luggage compartment
light
* 5A
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear) B: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
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Back door ................................. 136
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 544
Battery
Checking ............................... 431
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 81
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 330
Portable player...................... 317
Set up ................................... 322
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 335
Set up ................................... 323
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 207
Brake assist ............................. 265
Break-in tips ............................. 174 Care
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts.............................. 406
Cargo capacity......................... 185
CD player.................................. 300
Chains ...................................... 275
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Child restraint system
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 61
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 74
LATCH anchors ...................... 71
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Gauges ....................................... 99
Glove box ................................. 389
Hazard lightsSwitch ................................... 468
Head restraints Adjusting .............................. 155
Headlights Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Switch ................................... 208
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 384
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Hill-start assist control............ 265
Hood ......................................... 419
Horn .......................................... 158
Hybrid system Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ................................. 77
Emergency shut off system .... 82
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 112
High voltage components ....... 81
Hybrid system indicator ........ 110
Power switch......................... 192 I/M test ...................................... 415
Identification
Engine .................................. 538
Tire ....................................... 548
Vehicle .................................. 537
Ignition switch ................. 188, 192
Illuminated entry system ........ 387
Immobilizer system ................... 88
Indicator lights........................... 94
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 565
Inside rear view mirror ............ 160
Interior lights Switch ................................... 386
Wattage ................................ 544
iPod........................................... 306
Jack Positioning a floor jack.......... 421
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 506
Jack handle .............................. 506
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Keyless entry ................... 127, 136
KeysElectronic key ....................... 120
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 520
If you lose your keys ............. 122
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
Key battery............................ 451
Key number .......................... 120
Keyless entry ........................ 121
Keys ...................................... 120
Mechanical key ..................... 121
Power switch................. 188, 192
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 121
Knee airbag ................................ 39 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 241
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 241
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Wattage ................................ 544
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 458
Wattage ................................ 544
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 246
Emergency flasher switch..... 468
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch ............... 468
Headlight switch ................... 208
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 208
Interior lights switch .............. 386
Parking light switch ............... 208
Personal light switch ............. 386
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Side marker light switch........ 208
Tail light switch ..................... 208
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 544
Load capacity .......................... 185
Lock steering column ..... 190, 195
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 544
Luggage cover ......................... 397
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