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5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Starting the hybrid system
when the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be started
by push-starting.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
●Turn off the headlights and the
audio system while the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electri-
cal components when the vehicle
is running at a low speed for an
extended period, such as in heavy
traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is
removed or discharged
●Information stor ed in the ECU is
cleared. When the 12-volt battery
is depleted, have the vehicle
inspected at you r Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. ( P.542)
■When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals
are removed, the information stored
in the ECU is cleared. Before
removing the 12-volt battery termi-
nals, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the 1 2-volt battery
The electricity stor ed in the 12-volt
battery will discharge gradually even
when the vehicle is not in use, due
to natural discharge and the drain-
ing effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long
time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may
be unable to start. (The 12-volt bat-
tery recharges aut omatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing
the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, i t may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the
smart key system when the 12-volt battery is
discharged. Use
the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock or unlock
the doors.
●The hybrid syste m may not start
on the first attempt after the
12-volt battery has recharged but
will start normally after the second
attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the
12-volt battery is reconnected, the
system will return to the mode it
was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before discon-
necting the 12-volt battery, turn
the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the
power switch was in before the
12-volt battery discharged, be
especially careful when recon-
necting the 12-volt battery.
●The power back door must be ini-
tialized. ( P.142)
■When replacing t he 12-volt bat-
tery
●Use a Central Degassing type
12-volt battery (European Regula-
tions).
●Use a 12-volt battery that the case
size is same as the previous one
(LN2), 20 hour rate capacity
(20HR) is equivalent (55Ah) or
greater, and per formance rating
(CCA) is equivalent (345A) or
greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt bat- tery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,
even if the time p eriod where the
vehicle is not used is a short time,
the 12-volt battery may discharge
and the hybrid system may not be
able to start.
●Use a 12-volt battery with a han-
dle. If a 12-volt battery without a
handle is used, removal is more
difficult.
●After replacing, firmly attach the
following items to the exhaust hole
of the 12-volt battery.
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5118-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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your Toyota. It is used in regis-
tering the ownership of your
vehicle.
Top left of the instrument
panel
The vehicle identification number is
stamped.
Left-hand side center pillar
This number is also on the Certifi-
cation Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
ModelA25A-FXS
Ty p e4-cylinder in line , 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.44 4.07 in. (87.5 103.48 mm)
Displacement151.8 cu. in. (2487 cm3)
Valve clearance (engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.1 gal. (65 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
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5348-2. Customization
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■Door lock (P.131, 496)
■Smart key system and wireless remote control ( P.131, 146)
■Smart key system ( P.131, 146)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a
mechanical key
Driver’s door
unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors unlocked in one step——O
Automatic door locking
function
Shift position linked door
locking opera- tionOff
O—OSpeed linked door locking operation
Automatic door unlock-
ing function
Shift position linked door unlocking operationOff
O—ODriver’s door linked door unlocking operation
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation buzzer vol-
ume5OffO—O1 to 7
Operation signal (emer-
gency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door reminder
buzzer (when locking
the vehicle)
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doorsO—O
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5358-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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*: This setting can be changed when the smart door unlocking setting is set
to driver’s door.
■Wireless remote control ( P.129, 131, 135)
■Power back door (P.135)
Number of consecutive
door lock operations2 timesAs many as
desired——O
Time elapsed before
unlocking all the door
when gripping and hold-
ing the driver’s door
handle
*
2 seconds
Off
——O1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door unlocked in
one step, all doors
unlocked in two step
All doors unlocked in one stepO—O
Theft deterrent panic
modeOnOff——O
Locking operation when
door openedOnOffO—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Power back doorOnOff—O—
Kick sensor*1OnOff—O—
Power back door open-
ing position5
1 to 4
—O—
User setting*2
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1—O—Level 2
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
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5408-2. Customization
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■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (P.300)
■PKSB (Parking Support Brake)* ( P.305)
*: If equipped
■Front automatic air conditioning system ( P.342)
■Illumination ( P.362)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert) functionOnOff—O—
Buzzer volumeLevel 2Level 1—O—Level 3
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) functionOnOff—O—
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the
power switch is turned
off
OnOff——O
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff——O
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5418-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the smart key system is off,
smart door unlocking cannot be
customized.
●When the doors remain closed
after unlocking the doors and the
timer activated automatic door
lock function activates, signals will
be generated in accordance with
the operation buzzer volume and
operational signal (emergency
flashers) function settings.
Instrument panel orna-
ment light
* and door trim
ornament lights
*
OnOff——O
Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights
* turn off15 seconds
Off
O—O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation of the outer
foot lights
* when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff——O
Operation of the outer
foot lights
* when the
doors are unlocked with
the power door lock
switch
OnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
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556What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical
keys, new genuine mechani-
cal keys can be made by your
Toyota dealer. ( P.495)
If you lose your electronic
keys, the risk of vehicle theft
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.495)
Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted? ( P.444)
Is the power switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the
power switch off. ( P.215)
Is the electronic key left inside
the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure
that you have the electronic key on
your person.
The function may not operate properly due to the condition
of the radio wave. (
P.147)
Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when the
lock is set. Open the rear door from
outside and then unlock the
child-protector lock. ( P.134)
Did you press the power
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
( P.213)
Is the shift lever in P?
( P.213)
Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.146)
Is the steering wheel
unlocked? ( P.214)
Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the h ybrid system can
be started in a temporary way.
( P.497)
Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.498)
If you have a problem,
check the following before
contacting your Toyota
dealer.
The doors cannot be
locked, unlocked, opened
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be
opened
If you think something is
wrong
The hybrid system does
not start
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557What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift lever
by depressing the brake pedal with
the power switch in ON ( P.221)
It is locked automatically to
prevent theft of the vehicle.
( P.214)
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for the
one at the driver’s seat cannot be
operated if the win dow lock switch
is pressed. ( P.181)
The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.216)
The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? (
P.469)
The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( P.224)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.466, 476)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm
sounds. ( P. 8 1 )
Do one of the following to stop
the alarms:
Unlock the doors.
Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-informat ion display. (P.476)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
hybrid system is stopped
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (vehicles
with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed