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

1802. Instrument cluster
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Navigation/multimedia system screen (type B) 
Select   on the main menu. 
Select “Energy flow”.
■Reading the display 
The  arrows  will  appear  in  accordance  with  the  energy  flow.  When 
there is no energy flow, arrows will not be displayed.
The color of the arrows will change as follows 
Green or blue: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is re generated 
or charged. 
Yellow: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is in use.
Multi-information display 
Gasoline engine 
Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
Tires
The  image  shows  all  the  arrows  as  an  example.  The  actual  displa y  will 
vary depending on conditions.
Navigation/multimedia system screen (type A) (if equipped) 
Gasoline engine 
Electric motor (traction motor) 
Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
Front tires 
Rear tires
The  image  shows  all  the  arrows  as  an  example.  The  actual  displa y  will 
vary depending on conditions.
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Instrument cluster
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Navigation/multimedia system screen (type B) (if equipped) 
Gasoline engine 
Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
Electric motor (traction motor) 
Front tires 
Rear tires
The  image  shows  all  the  arrows  as  an  example.  The  actual  displa y  will 
vary depending on conditions.
■ Color of the hybrid battery (traction battery) on the display 
It  will  be  green  or  blue  when  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  batt ery)  is  being 
charged, and yellow when the hybrid battery (traction battery)  is being used. 
■ Remaining charge amount warning of hybrid battery (traction battery) 
● The  buzzer  sounds  intermittently  when  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery) 
remains  without  charging  while  the  shift  lever  is  in  N,  or  the  remaining 
charge amount drops below a certain level. If the remaining cha rge amount 
drops further, the buzzer sounds continuously. 
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display and the 
buzzer  sounds,  follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  screen  to  perform 
troubleshooting. 
■ Color of the gasoline engine on the multimedia system screen 
It will be blue when the engine is warming up, and it will turn  to orange when 
the warming up is finished. 

2864-1. Before driving
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■When starting off on a uphill 
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 533) 
■ For fuel-efficient driving 
Keep  in  mind  that  Hybrid  Electric  Vehicles  are  similar  to  conve ntional  vehi- 
cles,  and  it  is  necessary  to  refrain  from  activities  such  as  su dden  accelera- 
tion. ( P. 540) 
■ Driving in the rain 
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win- 
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery. 
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe- 
cially slippery. 
● Refrain  from  high  speeds  when  driving  on  an  expressway  in  the  rain, 
because  there may  be a  layer  of  water  between the  tires  and  the  road sur- 
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y. 
■ Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System) 
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the 
hybrid system output may be restrained. 
● A  warning  message  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display while the 
system is operating. 
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) 
● When  the  following  unusual  operation  is  performed,  the  hybrid  system  out- 
put may be restrained. 
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D/B, D/B to R, N to  R, P to D/B, 
or  P  to  R  with  the  accelerator  pedal  depressed,  a  warning  messa ge 
appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message  is shown 
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow t he instruc- 
tion.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the veh icle is in 
reverse. 
●While  Drive-Start  Control  is  being  activated,  your  vehicle  may  have  trouble 
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate T RC (P. 534) 
to  cancel  Drive-Start  Control  so  that  the  vehicle  may  become  ab le  to  escape 
from the mud or fresh snow. 

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■Tire information 
● Increase  the  tire  inflation  pressure  to  20.0  kPa  (0.2  kgf/cm2  or  bar,  3  psi) 
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 776) 
● Increase  the  air  pressure  of  the  trailer  tires  in  accordance  with  the  total 
trailer  weight  and  according  to  the  values  recommended  by  the  m anufac- 
turer of your trailer. 
■ Trailer lights 
Please consult at any authorized retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any 
reliable  repairer  when  installing  trailer  lights,  as  incorrect  installation  may 
cause  damage  to  the  vehicle’s  lights.  Please  take  care  to  compl y  with  your 
state’s laws when installing trailer lights. 
■ Break-in schedule 
Toyota  recommends  that  vehicles  fitted  with  new  power  train  com ponents 
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (50 0 miles). 
■ Safety checks before towing 
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball 
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the t railer will add 
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the tot al load exerted 
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 297) 
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure. 
● Supplementary  outside  rear  view  mirrors  should  be  added  to  the vehicle  if 
the  traffic  behind  cannot  be  clearly  seen  with  standard  mirrors . Adjust  the 
extending  arms  of  these  mirrors  on  both  sides  of  the  vehicle  so   that  they 
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind. 
■ Maintenance 
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle c ompared to 
normal driving. 
● Retighten  all  bolts  securing  the  hitching  ball  and  bracket  after  towing  for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles). 

3014-1. Before driving
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■ If trailer sway occurs 
One  or  more  factors  (crosswinds,  passing  vehicles,  rough  roads,   etc.)  can 
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing  instability. 
● If trailer swaying occurs: 
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.  
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering w heel. 
• Begin  releasing  the  accelerator  pedal  immediately  but  very  gra dually  to 
reduce speed.  
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If  you  make  no  extreme  correction  with  the  steering  or  brakes,  your  vehicle 
and  trailer  should  stabilize  (if  enabled, Trailer  Sway  Control  can  also  help  to 
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.). 
● After the trailer swaying has stopped: 
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle. 
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.  
Make sure the load has not shifted. 
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.  
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in. 
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swa ying occurred 
is  beyond  the  limit  of  your  particular  vehicle-trailer  combinat ion. Drive at a 
lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of th e towing vehi- 
cle-trailer increases as speed increases.
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum 
Ensure  the  steel  bracket  part  does  not  come  directly  in  contact   with  that 
area. 
When  steel  and  aluminum  come  into  contact,  there  is  a  reaction  similar  to 
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may resu lt in dam- 
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact  when attaching a 
steel bracket. 

3324-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline 
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline exercise ca ution. The 
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situatio n. 
■ When stopped on a slippery road 
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of  the tires has 
been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery  road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle 
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the  vehicle for 
a long period of time. Turning the power switch off while the s ystem is hold- 
ing  the  brake  may  release  the  brake,  which  would  cause  the  vehi cle  to 
move. When operating the power switch, depress the brake pedal,  shift the 
shift lever to P and set the parking brake.