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5-1. Using the air conditioning  
system and defogger 
Air conditioning system ......548 
Heated steering wheel/ 
seat heaters .....................557 
5-2. Using the interior lights 
Interior lights list .................559 
• Interior lights ..................560
• Personal lights ...............560 
5-3. Using the storage  
features 
List of storage features ......562 
• Glove box ......................563 
• Console box ..................563 
• Bottle holders ................564
• Cup holders ...................565 
Luggage compartment  
features............................566 
5-4. Using the other interior  
features 
Other interior features ........574 
• Sun visors ......................574 
• Vanity mirrors ................574
• Clock .............................575
• Power outlet ..................576
• Assist grips ....................577 
6-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting the  
vehicle exterior ................ 580 
Cleaning and protecting the  
vehicle interior ................. 586 
6-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements ................... 590 
6-3. Do-it-yourself  
maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ..................... 593 
Hood.................................. 596 
Positioning a floor jack ...... 598 
Engine compartment ......... 599 
12-volt battery  
(M20A-FXS engine) ........ 612 
Tires .................................. 616 
Tire inflation pressure........ 632 
Wheels .............................. 634 
Air conditioning filter .......... 637 
Hybrid battery  
(traction battery) 
air intake vent and filter ... 640 
Electronic key battery ........ 645 
Checking and replacing  
fuses ............................... 648 
Light bulbs ......................... 653
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 345 
Precautions for winter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 543 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer*1) . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 552 
Precautions for using a car wash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  P. 583 
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 350 
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 350 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  P. 769 
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 616 
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 776 
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 543 
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 616 
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  P. 699, 729 
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 596 
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 596 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 770 
Coping with overheating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  P. 757 
Camera*1, 2
Headlights/front position lights/ 
daytime running lights/turn sig nal lights  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 324, 333 
Front fog lights*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .  P. 343 
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 324 
Tail lights/turn signal lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 324, 333 
Tail lights (LED type) 
Turn signal lights (LED type)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . .  P. 324 
Back-up light (bulb type)
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 315 
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 333 
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 343 
Back-up light (LED type)
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 315
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P. 653, Watts: P. 778)
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to 
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■ Engine speed 
On  Hybrid  Electric  Vehicles,  engine  speed  is  precisely  controll ed  in  order  to 
help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions, etc.   
There  are  times  when  the  engine  speed  that  is  displayed  may  dif fer  even 
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same. 
■ Outside temperature display 
● In  the  following  situations,  the  correct  outside  temperature  may  not  be  dis- 
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change. 
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 25 km/h [16  mph]) 
• When  the  outside  temperature  has  changed  suddenly  (at  the  entr ance/ 
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.) 
● When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.  
Take  your  vehicle  to  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  a uthorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ Adjusting the clock (if equipped) 
The clocks can be adjusted on the multimedia system screen.  
Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or “ Multimedia 
owner’s manual”.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components 
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature  gauge is 
in  the  red  zone  (“H”).  In  this  case,  immediately  stop  the  vehic le  in  a  safe 
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 757) 

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Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- 
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  instead  of  the  b rake 
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident. 
• When  backing  up,  you  may  twist  your  body  around,  leading  to  a  diffi- 
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals  properly. 
• Make  sure  to  keep  a  correct  driving  posture  even  when  moving  t he 
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and  accelera- 
tor pedals properly. 
• Depress  the  brake  pedal  using  your  right  foot.  Depressing  the  brake 
pedal using  your left foot may delay  response  in  an emergency,  result- 
ing in an accident. 
● The  driver  should  pay  extra  attention  to  pedestrians  when  the  vehicle  is 
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there i s no  engine 
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
Even though the vehicle is equipped with the acoustic vehicle a lerting sys- 
tem,  drive  with  care  as  pedestrians  in  the  vicinity  may  still  n ot  notice  the 
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy. 
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.  
The  exhaust  system  and  exhaust  gases  can  be  extremely  hot. Thes e  hot 
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearb y. 
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid 
system  off  while  driving  will  not  cause  loss  of  steering  or  bra king  control, 
however,  power  assist  to  the  steering  will  be  lost.  This  will  m ake  it  more 
difficult to  steer  smoothly, so you should pull over and  stop t he vehicle as 
soon as it is safe to do so.  
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible  to stop the 
vehicle in the normal way:  P. 671 
● Use engine braking (shift lever to B) to maintain a safe speed when driving 
down a steep hill.  
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat  and lose 
effectiveness. ( P. 316, 320) 
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or 
outside rear view mirrors while driving. 
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. 
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body 
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Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators) 
Have  the  brake  pads  checked  and  replaced  by  any  authorized  Toyo ta 
retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable  repaire r  as  soon  as 
possible.  
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when neede d. 
It  is  dangerous  to  drive  the  vehicle  when  the  wear  limits  of  th e  brake  pads 
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. 
■ When the vehicle is stopped 
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.  
If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the ve hicle may accel- 
erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. 
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep 
depressing  the  brake  pedal  while  stopped  with  the  “READY”  indic ator  is 
illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary. 
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused 
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the  brake pedal 
and securely apply the parking brake as needed. 
● Avoid revving or racing the engine. 
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped m ay cause 
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if  combustible 
material is nearby. 

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■When encountering flooded roads 
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc.  Doing so may 
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: 
● Engine stalling 
● Short in electrical components 
● Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be 
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorize d repairer, or 
any reliable repairer check the following: 
● Brake function 
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid 
transmission, etc. 
● Lubricant  condition  for  the  bearings  and  suspension  joints  (where  possi- 
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 

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■Important points regarding stability 
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong 
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked  by 
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov - 
ing  alongside  such  vehicles.  As  soon  as  such  vehicle  movement 
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly appl ying 
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braki ng.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider  the  total  combined  length  of  your  vehicle  and  trailer  and 
ensure  that  the vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  is  sufficient befor e  exe- 
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information 
To  maintain  engine  braking  efficiency  and  charging  system  perfo r- 
mance  when  using  engine  braking,  do  not  use  the  transmission  in 
D. Shift the shift lever to B.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing  a  loaded  trailer  up  a  long,  steep  incline  in  temperature s 
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is o ver- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the r oad and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 757)
■When parking the vehicle 
Always  place  wheel  chocks  under  the  wheels  of  both  the  vehicle 
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Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is in P. 
Firmly depress the brake pedal. 
 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information displ ay.  
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press  the  power  switch  shortly 
and firmly.
When  operating  the  power  switch, 
one  short,  firm  press  is  enough.  It
is  not  necessary  to  press  and  hold 
the switch. 
If  the  “READY”  indicator  turns  on, 
the  hybrid  system  will  operate  nor- 
mally. 
Continue  depressing  the  brake 
pedal  until  the  “READY”  indicator 
is illuminated. 
The  hybrid  system  can  be  started 
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If  the  “READY”  indicator  changes  from  a  flashing  light  to  a  sol id  light  and 
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.  
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.  
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if t he engine 
is  stopped.  (The  gasoline  engine  starts  or  stops  automatically  in  accor- 
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing  the  following  operations  when  carrying  the  elec- 
tronic  key  on  your  person  starts  the  hybrid  system  or  changes 
power switch modes.
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