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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehic le is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious inj ury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling
down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing th e hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.
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Maintenance and care
■Checking 12-volt battery fluid
If there are lines on the side of the 12-volt battery:
Check that the level is between the upper and lower lines.
Upper line
Lower line
If the fluid level is at or below the
lower line, add distilled water.
If there are not lines on the side of the 12-volt battery:
Check the fluid level as follows.
Remove the vent plug.
Check the fluid level by look-
ing directly at the cell.
If the fluid level is low, add dis-
tilled water.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
■Adding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
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Install a new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn clockwise and secure the
bulb base.
Install the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog lights on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the 2 screws and clip.
Make sure that the fender liner
is attached to the inside of the
bumper.
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Attach the cover claws span-
ning over the entire perime-
ter.
Finally, confirm that the outside
claw is securely fitted.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replac ed by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any
reliable repairer.
● Headlights
● Front position lights/daytime running lights
● Front turn signal lights (vehicles with LED type)
● Front fog lights (vehicles with LED type)
● Stop/tail lights (vehicles with LED type)
● Rear turn signal lights (vehicles with LED type)
● Back-up lights (vehicles with LED type)
● Rear fog light (vehicles with LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer mirror illumination (if equipped)
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or c rack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depr ess it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the roa d.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicl e
speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the power
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follo w-
ing procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or
more
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WARNING
■ If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the st eering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid
system.
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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergen cy
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle’s wheels, drivetrain, axles, steering and brakes must b e in
good condition.
To h ave yo urTo hav e y our v ehicle towed by an other v ehicle, the towing ey elet mus t be installed to y our v ehicle. Ins tall the towing ey elet us in g the following proced ure. ve hicle towe d by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must be installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using the following procedure.
To have your vehicle towed by another vehicle, the towing eyelet must
be installed to your vehicle. Install the towing eyelet using t he follow-
ing procedure.
Take out the wheel nut wrench* and towing eyelet. ( P. 702, 730)
*: If the vehicle is not equipped with a wheel nut wrench, a wheel nut wrench
can be purchased at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota au thorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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When trouble arises
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: If the vehicle is not equipped with a
wheel nut wrench, a wheel nut
wrench can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to O N mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (→P. 325)
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:
P. 317
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes an d steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Vehicles without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be pu rchased at
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any reliable
repairer.
Vehicles with a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench is installed in the lug-
gage compartment. ( P. 702, 730)
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