
761-3. Emergency assistance
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Safety Connect
Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
: If equipped
Safety  Connect  is  a  subscription-based  telematics  service  that
uses  Global  Positioning  System  (GPS)  data  and  embedded  cel-
lular  technology  to  provide  saf ety  and  security  features  to  sub -
scribers.  Safety  Connect  is  s upported  by  Toyota’s  designated
response  center,  which  operates  24  hours  per  day,  7  days  per
week.
Safety  Connect  service  is  avai lable  by  subscription  on  select,
telematics hardware -equipped vehicles.
By  using  the  Safety  Connect  service,  you  are  agreeing  to  be
bound  by  the  Telematics  Subscription  Service  Agreement  and
its Terms and Conditions, as in e ffect and amended from time to
time,  a  current  copy  of  which  is  available  at  Toyota.com  in  the
United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in  Puerto  Rico  and  Toyota.ca  in
Canada. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to suc h
then-applicable Terms and Conditions.
System components
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■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone  calls  using  the  vehicle’s  Bluetooth®  technology  will  not  be  possible
when Safety Connect is active and in use.
● Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyot a models (in
the  contiguous  United  States  only).  Contact  with  the  Safety  Con nect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being i n operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite  signal reception,
which  can  limit  the  ability  to  reach  the  response  center  or  rec eive  emer-
gency  service  support.  Enrollment  and  Telematics  Subscription  S ervice
Agreement  required.  A  variety  of  subscription  terms  is  availabl e;  charges
vary by subscription term selected and location.
● Automatic  Collision  Notification,  Emergency Assistance  and  Stolen  Vehicle
Location  are  available  in  the  United  States,  including  Hawaii  a nd  Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are av ailable
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
● Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen  Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin I slands.
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety C onnect services
will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.
● Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the T elecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
■ Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multip le languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English,  Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
■ When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network  is busy.
When  the  power  switch  is  turned  to  ON  mode,  the  red  indicator  l ight
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green ind icator
light comes on, indicating t hat the service is active.
The  following  indicator  light  patterns  indicate  specific  system  usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing =  Safety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
● No indicator light (off) = Saf ety Connect service not active
Safety Connect LED  light Indicators 

901-4. Hybrid system
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■If  a  warning  light  comes  on,  a  warning  message  is  displayed,  or  the
12-volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dea ler.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cann ot be started,
refuel  the  vehicle  with  at  least  enough  gasoline  to  make  the  lo w  fuel  level
warning  light  ( P.  594)  go  off.  If  there  is  only  a  small  amount  of  fuel,  the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of  fuel is about
2.0 gal. [7.5 L, 1.7 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level  surface. This value
may  vary  when  the  vehicle  is  on  a  slope. Add  extra  fuel  when  th e  vehicle  is
inclined.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High  voltage  parts  and  cables  on  hybrid  vehicles  incorporate  el ectromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic  waves  as  conventional  gasoline  powered  vehicles  or  home
electronic appliances.
● Your  vehicle  may  cause  sound  interference  in  some  third  party-p roduced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery ( traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  can  change  in  accordance  with  driving
style and driving conditions.
■ Starting the hybrid system in a n extremely cold environment
When  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  is  extremely  cold  (b elow  approxi-
mately  -22°F  [-30°C])  under  the  influence  of  the  outside  temper ature,  it  may
not be possible to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to start the hybrid
system again after the temperature of the hybrid battery increases due to the
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6-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) 
programs
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in th e
emission  control  system. Your  vehicle  may  not  pass  the  I/M  test  and
may  need  to  be  repaired.  Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  to  service  the
vehicle.
● When the 12-volt battery is  disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set duri ng ordinary driving are erased.
Also,  depending  on  your  driving  habits,  the  readiness  codes  may
not be completely set.
● When the fuel tan k cap is loose
The  malfunction  indicator  lamp  comes  on  indicating  a  temporary
malfunction and your vehicle m ay not pass the I/M test.
The error code in th e OBD system will not  be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.
Contact your Toyota dea ler to prepare the vehicle for re-testin g.
Some  states  have  vehicle  emission  inspection  programs  which
include  OBD  (On  Board  Diagnostics)  checks.  The  OBD  system
monitors the operation of t he emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M  test in the following situations:
When  the  malfunction  indicator  lamp  still  remains  on  after  sev-
eral driving trips
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test 

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8-1. Specifications
■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines  containing  oxygenates  such  as  ethers  and  ethanol,  as  well  as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fue ls are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements .
Toyota  recommends  these  fuels,  since  the  formulations  allow  for   reduced
vehicle emissions.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If  you  use  gasohol  in  your  vehicle,  be  sure  that  it  has  an  octa ne  rating  no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methan ol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some  gasoline  contains  an  octane  enhancing  additive  called  MMT
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota  does  not  recommend  the  use  of  gasoline  that  contains  MMT.  If  fuel
containing  MMT  is  used,  your  emission  control  system  may  be  adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time whi le accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for  concern.
●
Use  only  gasoline  containing  up  to  15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that  could  contain  more  than  15%  etha-
nol,  including  from  any  pump  labeled
E30,  E50,  E85  (which  are  only  some
examples  of  fuel  containing  more  than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline 
containing more than 
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol) 

735Alphabetical index
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Resetting the message indicating maintenance is 
required .................................. 506
Road accident cautions ............ 92
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 322
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 322
S-APGS (Simple Advanced  Parking Guidance 
System) .................................. 386
S-FLOW (Front seat  concentrated airflow 
mode) ............................. 438, 448
Safety Connect .......................... 76
Seat back pockets ................... 466
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................... 31
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belt ........................ 503
Emergency Locking Retractor  (ELR) .................................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper 
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 595
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for  Canadian owners ............... 705
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 593
Seat heaters ............................. 456
Seating capacity ...................... 242 Seats ................................. 204, 206
Adjustment............................ 204
Adjustment precautions ........ 205
Armrest ................................. 486
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation . ............... 59
Cleaning ............................... 502
Front seats............................ 204
Head restraint ....................... 209
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 206
Seat back pocket .................. 466
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Sensor
AHB (Automatic High Beam)................................. 268
Automatic headlight 
system .......... ...................... 266
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 353
Door handle .......................... 185
Front camera ........................ 289
Inside rear view mirror .......... 215
Intuitive parking assist .......... 362
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 307
Parking Support Brake  function............................... 375
Radar sensor ........................ 289
Rain-sensing windshield 
wipers ................................. 279
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert function) ..................... 353
S-APGS (Simple Advanced  Parking Guidance 
System) .............................. 415
Service reminder indicators ... 107
Shift lever ................................. 255
Shift lever light ........................ 458
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side doors ................................ 185
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.