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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (U.S.A.) P. 592
*1Brake system warning light (Canada)
(Red)P. 592
*1Brake system warning light 
(Yellow)P. 592
*1Charging system warning light
P. 592
*1Low engine oil pressure warning lightP. 592
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (U.S.A.) P. 592
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (Canada)P. 592
*1SRS warning light P. 593
*1ABS warning light (U.S.A.) P. 593
*1ABS warning light (Canada)P. 593
*1Electric power steering system warning light 
(Red/yellow)P. 593
*1,2PCS warning light (if equipped)
P. 593
LTA indicator (Orange) (if equipped)P. 593
*1Slip indicator light P. 594 

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Instrument cluster
■Main display and multi-information display
*: The displayed indicator changes according to the current driving mode.
■
Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the sy mbol dis-
plays  listed  here  are  only  an  example,  and  different  symbols  ma y  be  dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information displ ay.
Indicators and symbols displayed on the display
IndicatorsPages
EV drive mode indicator P. 252
*“ECO MODE” indicator P. 347
*“PWR MODE” indicatorP. 347
EV Indicator P. 130
Symbol displayPages
Smart key system P. 245
Brake  Override  System/Drive-Start
Control/
Parking  Support  Brake  function  (if
equipped) P. 596
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)P. 320
P. 320
Low engine oil pressure warning 
(Canada only) P. 596 

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working  from  top  to  bottom,  liberally  apply  water  to  the  vehicl e
body,  wheel  wells  and  underside  of  the  vehicle  to  remove  any  di rt
and dust.
● Wash  the  vehicle  body  using  a  sponge  or  soft  cloth,  such  as  a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughl y
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If  water  does  not  bead  on  a  clean  surface,  apply  wax  when  the  vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from  the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes  used  in  automatic  car  washes  may  scratch  the  vehicle  su rface,
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Rear  spoiler  may  not  be  washable  in  some  automatic  car  washes.  There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
As  water  may  enter  the  cabin,  do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  near  the  gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these ar eas continu-
ously.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: 

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Maintenance and care
Tire inflation 
pressure 
( P. 542)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.   5 3 0 )• Water  or  washer  fluid  containing  antifreeze  (for  win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
WARNING
The  engine  compartment  contains  many  mechanisms  and  fluids  that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
● Make sure that the “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage displa y 
( P. 116) on the main display and the “READY” indicator are both  off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be  careful  not  to  touch  the  engine,  power  control  unit,  radiator,  exhaust
manifold,  etc.  right  after  driving  as  they  may  be  hot.  Oil  and  other  fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It c ontains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric  cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may  automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 524)
■ Safety glasses
Wear  safety  glasses  to  prevent  flying  or  falling  material,  fluid  spray,  etc.
from getting in your eyes.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When replacing wheels
The  wheels  of  your  vehicle  are equipped  with  tire  pressure  warn ing
valves  and  transmitters  that  allow  the  tire  pressure  warning  sy stem  to
provide  advance  warning  in  the  event  of  a  loss  in  tire  inflatio n  pressure.
Whenever  wheels  are  replaced,  tir e  pressure  warning  valves  and trans-
mitters must be installed. ( P. 534)
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommen ded in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may  result in a loss of handling control.
●Never  use  an  inner  tube  in  a  leaking  wheel  which  is  designed  fo r  a
tubeless tire. Doing so may resu lt in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Be  sure  to  install  the  wheel  nuts  with  the  tapered  ends  facing  inward.
(  P. 640) 
Installing the nuts with the taper ed ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause the wheel to come off while  driv-
ing, which could lead to an accident resulting in death or seri ous injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tight ened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or g rease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, caus ing an
accident  and  resulting  in  death  or  serious  injury.  Remove  any  oil  or
grease from the wheel  bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to  leak air during driving, possibly causing
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If  a warning light turns on or a war ning 
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes  on  or  flashes.  If  a  light  comes  on  or  flashes,  but  then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system.  However,  if  this  continues  to  occur,  have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning  light  and  warning  buzzer  (red
indicator)
*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact  your  Toyota  dealer.  Continuing to  drive  the  vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light  (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light 
(warning buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately. 

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Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/
Parking Support Brake function (symbol display)
*6
Brake Override SystemIndicates  that  the  accelerator  and  brake  pedals  are  being
depressed  simultaneously,  and  the  Brake  Override  Sys-
tem is operating
 Release  the  accelerator  pedal  and  depress  the  brake
pedal.
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  Brake  Override  System
(with warning buzzer)
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Drive-Start Control Indicates  that  the  shift  position  was  changed  and  Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accelera-
tor pedal (with warning buzzer)
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  Drive-Start  Control  (with
warning buzzer)
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Parking Support Brake function Indicates  that  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function  (if
equipped) is operating ( P. 379)
 Follow  the  instruction  that   is  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display.
(Canada only)
Low engine oil pressure warning (symbol display)*6
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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When trouble arises
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:When  there  is  a  possible  problem  that  could  affect  braking  perf ormance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer: A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds  at maxi-
mum  in  addition  to  the  low  engine  oil  pressure  warning  light  when  the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer: 
The  open  door  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  one  or  more  of  the   doors  is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3  mph [5 km/h]).
*4: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer: 
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned  to ON mode,
the  buzzer  sounds.  If  the  seat  belt  is  still  unfastened,  the  bu zzer  sounds
intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle r eaches a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*5: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer: The  rear  passengers’  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  t he  rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened,  the  buzzer  sounds  intermittently  for  a  certain  period  of   time,  after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
*6: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.