
4087-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part's painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth da mpened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the w indow in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

4647-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Install the lens.Fit the lens into either the
right or left hooks.
Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that
the lens is properly installed
by gently pulling it.
■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replac ed by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
Hooks
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Maintenance and care
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■LED light bulbs
The headlights/daytime running lights, front fog lights (if equipped), side
marker lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and hi gh mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely 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 clea n 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. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 131
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 169
Power window lock switch .... 163
Power window precautions ... 166
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 453
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 384
12-volt battery precautions ................. 433, 528
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 403
Seat belts .............................. 406
Clock ......................................... 108
Coat hooks ............................... 395
Condenser ................................ 428
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 529
Cord hook................................. 284
Cruise control .......................... 251
Cup holders.............................. 391
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 560 Daytime running light
system.................................... 210
Defogger Rear window ......................... 378
Side mirrors .......................... 378
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 187
Display Energy flow ........................... 112
Multi-information display ....... 103
Trip information..................... 103
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Doors Back door ............................. 136
Door lock .............................. 130
Door windows ....................... 163
Rear door child protector ...... 131
Side doors ............................ 127
Side mirrors .......................... 161
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 482
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter driving tips ................. 274D

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Floor mat .................................... 26
FluidBrake .................................... 542
Washer ................................. 430
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Switch ................................... 212
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Switch ................................... 212
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ................. 482
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 150
Front sensor............................. 226
Automatic High Beam ........... 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 226
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 226
Precautions ........................... 227 Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 465
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 544
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 544
Fuel Capacity................................ 538
Fuel gauge.............................. 99
Information............................ 545
Refueling .............................. 221
Type...................................... 538
Fuel door .................................. 221
Fuel filler door ......................... 221
Fuses ........................................ 454
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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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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 416
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 415
General maintenance ........... 412
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 409
Meter Instrument panel light
control................................. 101
Meters ..................................... 99
Microphone .............................. 333
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 160
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 378
Outside rear view mirrors...... 161
Vanity mirrors........................ 393
Moon roof ................................. 167
MP3 disc ................................... 300
Multi-information display ........ 103
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................. 100
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Opener Back door ............................. 136
Fuel filler door ....................... 221
Hood ..................................... 419
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 161
Defogger ............................... 378
Outside temperature
display.................................... 101
Overheating, Hybrid system.................................... 529
Parking brake........................... 207
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 544
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 231 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 234
Warning light......................... 482
Personal lights Switch ................................... 386
Wattage ................................ 544
Power outlet ............................. 394
Power switch ................... 188, 192
Power windows ....................... 163
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 231 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 234
Warning light......................... 482
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Radiator .................................... 428
Radio......................................... 298
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 151
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 544
Rear view monitor
system
*.................................. 255
Rear window defogger ............ 378
Rear window wiper .................. 218
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 410
Replacing Fuses .................................... 454
Key battery............................ 451
Light bulbs ............................ 458
Tires ...................................... 505
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 568 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 406
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 36
Reminder light ...................... 482
Seat belt extenders................. 35
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
Seat cushion airbag .................. 39
Seat heaters ............................. 384
Seating capacity ...................... 185
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.