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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 
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” or “Multimedi a owner’s manual”. 

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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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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle 
Always  turn  the  hybrid  system  off.  Otherwise,  if  you  accidental ly  move  the 
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause  an accident or 
fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the veh icle is parked in 
a  poorly  ventilated  area,  exhaust  gases  may  collect  and  enter  t he  vehicle, 
leading to death or a serious health hazard. 
■ When braking  
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.  
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this ma y cause 
one  side  of  the  vehicle  to  brake  differently  than  the  other  sid e. Also,  the 
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. 
● If  the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol- 
low  other  vehicles  closely  and  avoid  downhill  or  sharp  turns  th at  require 
braking. 
In  this  case,  braking  is  still  possible,  but  the  brake  pedal  sh ould  be 
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance wi ll increase. 
Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
● The  brake  system  consists  of  2  or  more  individual  hydraulic  systems;  if 
one  of  the  systems  fails,  the  other(s)  will  still  operate.  In  t his  case,  the 
brake  pedal  should  be  depressed  more  firmly  than  usual  and  the  braking 
distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. 

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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 
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift l ever to P. 

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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section.  
Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or  serious injury. 
■ Trailer towing precautions 
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are excee ded. 
( P. 297) 
■ To avoid accident or injury 
● Vehicles with a compact spare tire: 
Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed o n your vehi- 
cle. 
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: 
Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with t he emergency 
tire puncture repair kit. 
● Do not use the following systems when trailer towing. 
• Cruise control*
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range*
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)*
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* 
*: If equipped 
■ Vehicle speed in towing 
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing. 
■ Before descending hills or long declines 
Reduce  speed  and  downshift.  However,  never  downshift  suddenly  w hile 
descending steep or long downhill grades. 
■ Operation of the brake pedal 
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods  of time.  
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking  effects.
NOTICE
■Do not directly splice trailer lights 
Directly  splicing  trailer  lights  may  damage  your  vehicle’s  elec trical  system 
and cause a malfunction. 

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■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention 
To  prevent  the  steering  lock  motor  from  overheating,  the  motor  may  be  sus- 
pended if the  hybrid system is  turned on  and off repeatedly  in  a short period 
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system . After about 10 
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning. 
■ When  the  “Entry  &  Start  System  Malfunction.  See  Owner’s  Manual.”  is 
displayed on the multi-information display 
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by  any autho- 
rized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  rel iable  repairer 
immediately. 
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on 
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even a fter perform- 
ing  the  proper  procedures  for  starting  the  vehicle,  contact  any   authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  repairer immedi- 
ately. 
■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning 
 P. 692 
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted 
 P. 645 
■ Operation of the power switch 
● If  the  switch  is  not  pressed  shortly  and  firmly,  the  power  switch  mode  may 
not change or the hybrid system may not start. 
● If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power 
switch off, the hybrid system may not  start  in  some  cases. Afte r turning  the 
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting t he hybrid sys- 
tem. 
■ If  the  smart  entry  &  start  system  has  been  deactivated  in  a  customized 
setting 
 P. 746 

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■Parking brake operation 
● When  the  power  switch  is  not  in  ON  mode,  the  parking  brake  cannot  be 
released using the parking brake switch. 
● When  the  power  switch  is  not in the  ON  mode, automatic  mode (automatic 
brake setting and releasing) is not available. 
■ Automatic release function 
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress  the acceler- 
ator pedal.  
The  parking  brake  will  be  released  automatically  under  the  foll owing  condi- 
tions: 
● The driver’s door is closed. 
● The driver’s seatbelt is fastened. 
● Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position. 
● The  malfunction  indicator  lamp  or  brake  system  warning  light  is  not  illumi- 
nated. 
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually re lease the park- 
ing brake. 
■ If  “EPB  Frequently  Operated,  Wait  a  Minute.”  is  displayed  on  the 
multi-information display 
If  the  parking  brake  is  operated  repeatedly  over  a  short  period  of  time,  the 
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this h appens, refrain 
from  operating  the  parking  brake.   Normal  operation  will  return after  about  1 
minute. 
■ If “EPB Activation Incomplete.” or “EPB Unavailable” is displayed on the 
multi-information display 
Operate  the  parking  brake  switch.  If  the  message  does  not  disap pear  after 
operating the switch several  times, the system may  be malfuncti oning. Have 
the  vehicle  inspected  by  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or Toyo ta  authorized 
repairer, or any reliabl e repairer immediately. 
■ Parking brake operation sound 
When  the  parking  brake  operates,  a  motor  sound  (whirring  sound)  may be 
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction. 

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WARNING
■When parking the vehicle 
Do  not  leave  a  child  in  the  vehicle  alone.  The  parking  brake  ma y  be 
released  unintentionally  and there is  the danger of  the vehicle   moving  that 
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ Parking brake switch 
Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects m ay interfere 
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly  operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle 
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set t he parking brake 
and make sure that the vehicle does not move. 
■ When the system malfunctions 
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages . 
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction 
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components 
overheating,  which  may  affect  braking  performance  and  increase  brake 
wear.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  contact  any  authorized Toyo ta retailer 
or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  any  reliable  repairer  immedia tely  if  this 
occurs.