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6-4. Using the other interior features
NOTICE
QConditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly
O The portable device is fully charged
O There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device
O The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging
O The charging surface of the portable device is facing up
O The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the charge
area
O Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
O When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
O When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger do es not per-
form normally or the operation indicator light is flashing cont inuously, it is
considered that the wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer.
Q To prevent failure or damage to data
O Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording
media, etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, da ta may dis-
appear under the influence of magnetism. Also, do not bring pre cision
instruments such as wrist watches, etc., close to the charger, as such
objects may break.
O Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high, when under the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
Q To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless char ger for a
long time.

5667-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
OWorking from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
OWash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
OFor hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
OWipe away any water.
OWax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
QBefore car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and charging port lid on your vehicle are closed
properly.
QAutomatic car washes
OFold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
OBrushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface,
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.
ORear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
QHigh pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

5687-1. Maintenance and care
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WARNING
QWhen washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doi ng so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
Q While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
Q When cleaning the windshield
O When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
O If something bumps against the windshield
O If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Q Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe unti l it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause b urns.
Q Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the sy stem may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota retaile r or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in the posi-
tion, the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.
O When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
Off

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
QWhen using a high pressure car wash
O When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from h igh pres-
sure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
O Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behind the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
O Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be dam aged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
O Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, ma y be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
O Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
O Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.
O Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water
could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
Q When raising the windshield wiper arms
Make sure to hold the hook parts of the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.
Hook parts

5957-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
QWhen opening the cover of the positive (+) battery terminal
Q Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas whic h is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautio ns before
recharging:
O If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-
connect the ground cable.
O Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
Q After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
O Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unloc k the doors.
O Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. H owever, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.
O The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to t he status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure t o turn off
the power switch before disconnect the 12-volt battery. Take ex tra care
when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode pr ior to dis-
charge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at al l methods above,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized rep airer, or any
reliable repairer.
While pushing the portion shown in the
illustration from both sides, lift the end of
the cover up.

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
QWhen disconnecting the 12-volt battery
Do not disconnect the negative (-) terminal on the body side. T he discon-
nected negative (-) terminal may touch the positive (+) termina l, which may
cause a short and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Q When recharging the 12-volt battery
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while the hybrid system is o perating.
Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
Q When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during 12-volt battery recharg ing may cause
corrosion.

6147-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
QUsing the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
O Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jack s for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
O Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
O Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
O Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
O Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported by the jack.
O When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
O Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
O Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
O When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehi-
cle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lower ing.
Q When removing the jack from the storage location
The jack may be hot due to heat from the charging equipment dur ing or
after charging. Please use gloves when handling the jack. If it is touched
with bare hands, it may result in burns.
O Put the jack properly in its jack point.
( P. 617)

6247-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Air conditioning filter
Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connector is not connected. Also, do not use the
Remote Air Conditioning System during the procedure.
Open the front passenger’s door.
By keeping the door open, unexpected operation of the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System can be prevent. (P. 536)
Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Replacing the air conditioning filter
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