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6-2. Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It  is  recommended  that  genuine  Toyota  parts  be  used  for  repairs   to  ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in rep lacement or if
a  repair  shop  other  than  a  Toyota  dealer  performs  repairs,  conf irm  the  war-
ranty coverage.
■ Resetting the message indicating ma intenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After  the  required  maintenance  is  preformed  according  to  the  ma intenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:
While the hybrid system is operating, switch the multi-informat ion display to
the   screen. ( P. 151)
Press 
 or   of  the  meter  control  switches,  select    (“Vehicle
Settings”), and then press  .
Press 
 or   of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Maintenance  Sys-
tem”, and then press  .
Press 
 or   of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Oil  Maintenance”,
and then press  .
Press 
 or  of the meter control switches, select “Yes”, and then press
.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota  technicians  are  well-trained  specialists  and  are  kept  up   to  date  with
the latest service information. They are well informed about th e operation of
all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep  a  copy  of  the  repair  order.  It  proves  that  the  maintenance   that  has
been  performed  is  under  warranty  coverage.  If  any  problem  should  arise
while  your  vehicle  is  under  warranty,  your  Toyota  dealer  will  p romptly  take
care of it.
A  message  will  be  displayed  when  the
reset procedure has been completed.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Scheduled maintenance of the air intake vent is necessary when
In  some  situations  such  as  when  the  vehicle  is  used  frequently  or  in  heavy
traffic or dusty areas, the air intake vent may need to be clea ned more regu-
larly.  For  details,  refer  to  the  “Scheduled  Maintenance  Guide”  or  “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.
■ Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of t he hybrid battery
(traction  battery).  If  charging/discharging  of  the  hybrid  batte ry  (traction  bat-
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be dri ven using the
electric  motor  (traction  motor)  may  be  reduced  and  the  fuel  eco nomy  may
be reduced. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
● Improper  handling  of  the  air  intake  vent  cover  and  filter  may  result  in  dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter , contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ If  “Maintenance  required  for  Traction  battery  cooling  parts  See   owner’s
manual” is shown on the mu lti-information display
● If  this  warning  message  is  shown  on  the  multi-information  displ ay,  remove
the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P. 551)
● After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer shown.
It may take approximately 20 minutes after the hybrid system is  started until
the  warning  message  disappears.  If  the  warning  message  does  not   disap-
pear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■ When cleaning the air intake vent
● Do  not  use  water  or  other  liquids  to  clean  the  air  intake  vent.   If  water  is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other components, a mal-
function or fire may occur.
● Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
■ When removing the air intake vent cover
Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. ( P. 91)