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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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Horn
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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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2
3
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592Alphabetical index
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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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