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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
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4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Utility vehicle precautions.................................... 385
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ......................... 390
Remote Air Conditioning Sys- tem .............................. 399
Heated steering wheel/Front seat heaters/Front seat
heaters and ventilators/Rear
seat heaters ................ 401
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 404
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 407
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 411
6-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 414
Power outlet (AC 120 V/1500 W)................................ 424
When the power outlet (AC 120 V 1500 W) cannot be
used properly .............. 430
Garage door opener...... 432
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 440
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 4437-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements.................................... 446
General maintenance .... 447
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 450
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ............................. 451
Hood .............................. 453
Positioning a floor jack .. 454
Engine compartment ..... 456
12-volt battery................ 462
Tires .............................. 464
Tire inflation pressure .... 474
Wheels .......................... 476
Air conditioning filter ...... 477
Cleaning the DC/DC Con- verter air intake vent and fil-
ter ................................ 480
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 483
Electronic key battery .... 487
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 489
Headlight aim ................ 491
Light bulbs ..................... 492
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers....... 498
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 499
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises
15Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ......................................P.382
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.397
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.441
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.483
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.304
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.304
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.547
Charging port .................................................. .....................P.99
Charging method ................................................ .................P.114
Tires ....................................................................................P.464
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.551
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.382
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.464
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.522
Hood ....................................................................................P.453
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.453
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.548
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.539
Warning messages ..............................................................P.518
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.293
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.286
Parking lights .....................................................................P.293
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.293
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.293
LED accessory lights
*........................................................P.293
Stop lights/tail lights ........................................ ..................P.293
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.492, Watts: P.552)
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2865-2. Driving procedures
■S mode
●You can choose from 6 levels of
accelerating force and engine
braking force.
●A lower shift range will provide
greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher
shift range, and the engine revolu-
tions will also increase.
●To prevent the e ngine from over-
revving, upshifti ng may automati-
cally occur when the shift range is
3 or lower.
●When the shift range is 4 or lower,
holding the shift lever toward “+”
sets the shift range to 6.
■Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes b e restricted. In
some circumstances, downshifting
may not be possible even when the
shift lever or paddle shift switches (if
equipped) is operated. (A buzzer
will sound twice.)
■If the “S” indicator does not
come on or the “D” indicator is
displayed even after shifting the
shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in
the transmission system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. (In this situa-
tion, the transmissi on will operate in
the same manner as when the shift
lever is in D.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The right hand s ignals will flash 3
times.
3 Lane change to the left
(move the lever partway and
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated
when
The power switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or
rear turn signal lights has not
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 440
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 443
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 446
General maintenance.. 447
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 450
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 451
Hood ........................... 453
Positioning a floor jack 454
Engine compartment ... 456
12-volt battery ............. 462
Tires ............................ 464
Tire inflation pressure . 474
Wheels ......... ...............476
Air conditioning filter .... 477
Cleaning the DC/DC Con- verter air intake vent and
filter ........................... 480
Wiper insert replacement .................................. 483
Electronic key battery.. 487
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 489Headlight aim ..............
491
Light bulbs ................... 492
4527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
DC/DC Con-
verter air
intake vent
( P.480)• Vacuum cleaner,
etc,
• Phillips screw- driver
Light bulbs
( P.492)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Headlight aim
( P.491)Phillips-head
screwdriver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.459)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.474)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.461)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools■When working on the engine
compartment
●Make sure that “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display
and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel.
Fuel fumes are flammable.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.459)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety gla sses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc., from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
using the pullout tool.
4Check if the fuse is blown.
Replace the blown fuse with a new
fuse of an appropriate amperage
rating. The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Type CNormal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure
that the tab is ins talled securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even
after the fuse has been replaced,
a bulb may need replacement.
( P.492)
●If the replaced fuse blows again,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
■If there is an ove rload in a cir-
cuit
The fuses are designed to blow,
protecting the wiring harness from
damage.
■When replacing an electronic
component, such as a lights,
etc.
Toyota recommends that you use
genuine Toyota products designed
for this vehicle. Because certain
bulbs are connected to circuits
designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed
for this vehicle may be unusable.
A
B
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B
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B
4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Using a Phillips-head screw-
driver, turn bolt A in either
direction.
Remember the turning direc-
tion and the number of turns.
2 Turn bolt B the same number
of turns and in the same
direction as step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted
using this procedure, take the vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to adjust
the headlight aim.
Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. ( P.552)
Rear
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
■Lights that need to be
replaced by your Toyota
dealer
Headlights
Adjusting the headlight
aimLight bulbs
You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Bulb location
A
B