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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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15Pictorial index
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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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2884-1. Before driving
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WARNING
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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Driving
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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.
Starting the hybrid system
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Driving
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◆When braking 
Make  sure  to  operate  the  brakes  gently  and  in  a  timely  manner.  A 
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slo w- 
ing down.
◆Delays 
Repeated  acceleration  and  deceleration,  as  well  as  long  waits  a t 
traffic  lights,  will  lead  to  bad  fuel  economy.  Check  traffic  re ports 
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When drivi ng 
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the v ehicle to 
move  forward  slightly  while  avoiding  overuse  of  the  accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption .
◆Highway driving 
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before st op- 
ping  at  a  toll  booth  or  similar,  allow  plenty  of  time  to  releas e  the 
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of el ec- 
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning 
Use  the  air  conditioning  only  when  necessary.  Doing  so  can  help 
reduce excessive gasoline consumption. 
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirc u- 
lated  air  mode.  Doing  so  will  help  to  reduce  the  burden  on  the  air 
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well. 
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically c ut out 
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will cons ume fuel. 
Fuel  consumption  can  be  improved  by  avoiding  overuse  of  the 
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Driving
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Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera- 
tures.  
• Engine oil 
• Engine/power control unit coolant 
• Washer fluid 
● Have  a  service  technician  inspect  the  condition  of  the  12-volt bat- 
tery. 
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the front tires*. 
Ensure  that  all  tires  are  the  same  size  and  brand,  and  that  cha ins  match 
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires or 19-inch tir es.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. 
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away 
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.  
● To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan, 
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield.  
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu- 
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the 
tires or on the brakes.  
● Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before 
getting in the vehicle. 
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n- 
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
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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 

6867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Tire pressure warning light 
When the light comes on: 
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 689) 
• Flat tire ( P. 699, 729) 
 Adjust  the  tire  inflation  pressure  to  the  specified 
level.  
The  light will turn off  after  a few  minutes. In case  the 
light  does  not  turn  off  even  if  the  tire  inflation  pres-
sure  is  adjusted,  have  the  system  checked  by  any 
authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: 
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( P. 689) 
 Have  the  system  checked  by any  authorized  Toyota 
retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable 
repairer.
*1High engine coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer) 
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 P. 757
*1Hybrid system overheat warning light (warning buzzer) 
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated 
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place.  
Handling method ( P. 759)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions