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5736-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Be sure to stop the hybrid system and 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 hand s. 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 crack.
● 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.
6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown,
this may be a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle in a sa fe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be danger-
ous.
● If “Engine Oil Pressure Low” is shown, this may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction . Immedi-
ately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “Shift System Not A ctive Apply Parking Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a temporary operation failure or malfunction in the shift control sys-
tem. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deal er.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 606)
■ If “Shift System Malfunction A pply Parking Brake Securely While Park-
ing See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: P. 606)
■ If “ Switch Malfunction Apply Par king Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The P position switch may not operate. Immediately have the veh icle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When parking the vehicle, stop the vehicle on level ground and apply the
parking brake firmly.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Shi fting Unavailable See Owner’s M anual”
is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The shift position may not be shifted from P to other than P.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction S top in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediatel y have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The shift position may not be changed. Stop the vehicle in a sa fe place.
6047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “Shifted into Shift Again to Start Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the automatic P position selection function oper-
ates. ( P. 252)
To start off the vehicle after the shift position is changed to P, operate the shift
lever again.
■ If “Shift to Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without t urning the
power switch to off with the shift position in any position oth er than P.
Shift the shift position to P.
■ If “Shift is in Release Accelerat or Before Shifting” is shown
Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and
the shift position is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift position to D or R.
■ If “Depress Brake When Vehicle is Stopped. Hybrid System may Ov er-
heat.” is shown
The message may be shown when the accelerator pedal is depresse d to hold
the vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an uphill, etc.
The hybrid system may overheat. Release the accelerator pedal a nd depress
the brake pedal.
■ If “Shifted to Stop Vehicle to Shift to ” is shown
If the P position switch is pressed while driving, the shift po sition is changed
to N and the message is shown. ( P. 251)
■ If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is shown
The power switch has been turned off by the automatic power off function.
When starting the hybrid system next time, operate the hybrid s ystem for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■ If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level may be low. Check the level of the engine oil, and add
engine oil if necessary. This message may be displayed if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and che ck if the mes-
sage disappears.
■ If “Accelerator and Brake Pedals Pressed Simultaneously” is sho wn
The accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneo usly.
( P. 223)
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
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8-1. Specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minu tes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat isfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity:
SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is expl ained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils wi th a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the vi scosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher visco sity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle i s
operated at high speeds, or un der extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
With filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature
725Alphabetical index
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Engine....................................... 662Accessory mode ................... 241
Compartment ........................ 514
Engine switch (power switch) ................................ 239
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 54
Hood ..................................... 511
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 239
Identification number ............ 662
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 641
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................ 239
Overheating .......................... 652
Power switch......................... 239
Engine coolant ......................... 518 Capacity ................................ 666
Checking ............................... 518
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Engine oil ................................. 515 Capacity ................................ 664
Checking ............................... 515
Oil pressure warning light ..... 588
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 425
Engine switch (power
switch) .................................... 239 Auto power off function ......... 241
Automatic hybrid system shut off feature ........................... 243
Changing the power switch modes................................. 241
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 577
Starting the hybrid system .... 239 EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 416
Function ................................ 416
Warning light......................... 589
EV drive mode ......................... 246
EV indicator ............................. 129
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 54
Flat tire ............................. 607, 627
Floor mat .................................... 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 667
Transmission ........................ 667
Washer ................................. 526
Fog lights ................................. 267
Replacing light bulbs ............ 572
Switch ................................... 267
Footwell lights ......................... 452
Front camera............................ 283
Front doors .............................. 181
Front fog lights ........................ 267
Replacing light bulbs ............ 572
Switch ................................... 267
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 591
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ....................... 432, 442
Front seats ............................... 198
Adjustment............................ 198
Cleaning ............................... 498
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 203
Seat heaters ......................... 450
Front side marker lights ......... 257
Light switch ........................... 257
Replacing light bulbs ............ 566
Wattage ................................ 670
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Warning lights.......................... 107ABS....................................... 589
Brake Override System......... 592
Brake system ....... ................. 588
Charging system ................... 588
Drive-Start Control ................ 592
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 591
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 588
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 589
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light...................... 591
High coolant temperature ..... 590
Low engine oil pressure ........ 588
Low fuel level ........................ 590
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 588
Master warning light.............. 591
Open door ............................. 590
Parking Support Brake function ............................... 592
PCS ...................................... 589
PKSB OFF indicator ............. 590
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light...................... 591
Seat belt reminder light ......... 591
Slip indicator ......................... 590
SRS ...................................... 589
Tire pressure......................... 591 Warning messages.................. 599
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 464
Washer ............................. 269, 275 Checking............................... 526
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 425
Switch ........................... 269, 275
Washing and waxing ............... 492
Water-repellent coating .......... 493
Weights .................................... 660 Cargo capacity...................... 236
Load limits ............................ 660
Wheels ...................................... 540
Replacing wheels ................. 627
Size....................................... 668
Window glasses ...................... 212
Window lock switch ................ 212
Windows Power windows..................... 212
Rear window
defogger ..................... 434, 444
Washer ......................... 269, 275
Windshield wipers ................... 269 Handling the wiper arms ....... 497
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 271
Replacing the wiper insert .... 551
Winter driving tips ................... 425
Wiper insert replacement ....... 551
Wireless charger ..................... 471
Wireless remote control ......... 176 Battery-Saving Function ....... 194
Locking/Unlocking ................ 182
Panic mode........................... 177
Replacing the battery............ 555
WMA disc
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*1: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION S YSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.