3825-6. Driving tips
5-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 235/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 235/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
4407-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
■Before car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and
charging port lid on your vehicle are
closed properly.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if
equipped) Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable
in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased
risk of damage to vehicle.
■High 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 continuously.
■Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet
while the electronic key is within the
effective range, t he door may lock
and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-
saving mode to disable the smart
key system. ( P.218)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by
using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water
immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to obs erve the follow-
ing precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the
wheels when they are hot, such
as after driving or parking in hot
weather
Cleaning a nd protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
Cleaning instructions
4427-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Moni-
tor
If the paint of the rear bumper is
chipped or scratched, the system
may malfunction. If this occurs,
consult your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration
and corrosion on the body
and components (aluminum
wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in
the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tre e sap is present
on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on
the paint surface
• After driving in an area contami- nated with soot, oily smoke,
mine dust, iron powder or chem-
ical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint
surface
●If the paint is chipped or
scratched, have it repaired
immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from cor-
roding, remove any dirt and
store in a place with low humid-
ity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use
organic substances or scrub
with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces
of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the sur-
faces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the
lenses.
■When using an automatic car
wash (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to off posi-
tion.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,
the wipers may operate and the
wiper blades may be damaged.
■When using a high pressure
car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do
not let water from the high-pres-
sure washer directly hit the
camera or the area around the
camera. Due to the shock from
the high pressure water, it is
possible that the device may not
operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close
to boots (rubber or resin manu-
factured cover), or connectors
or the following parts.
The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with
high-pressure water.
• Traction re lated parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
4767-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
When replacing wheels, care
should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as off- set.
Toyota does not recommend
using the following:
Wheels of different sizes or
types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been
straightened
■When replacing wheels (vehi-
cles with tire pressure warning
system)
The wheels of your vehicle are
equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow
the tire pressure warning system to
provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-
sure. Whenever wheels are
replaced, tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters must be
installed. ( P.467, 477)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or
heavily corroded, it should
be replaced. Otherwise, the
tire may separate from the
wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-
ferent size from those recom-
mended in the Owner’s Manual,
as this may result in a loss of
handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a
leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire. Doing so may
result in an accident, causing
death or serious injury.
■When installing the wheel
nuts
Never use oil or grease on the
wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and
grease may cause the wheel nuts
to be excessively tightened, lead-
ing to bolt or disc wheel damage.
In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the wheel may fall off, caus-
ing an accident and resulting in
death or serious injury. Remove
any oil or grease from the wheel
bolts or wheel nuts.
■Use of defective wheels pro-
hibited
Do not use cracke d or deformed
wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to
leak air during driving, possibly
causing an accident.
5078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
■Malfunction indicator lamp*
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine is overheating
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
Handling method ( P.539)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.539)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
The electronic engi ne control system;
The electronic throttle control system; or
The emission control s ystem (if equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
5188-2. Steps to take in an emergency
pedal is shown
• A warning message about an operation of the brake pedal may
be shown while the driving sup-
port systems such as PCS (Pre-
Collision system) or the dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed
range is operati ng. If a warning
message is shown, be sure to
decelerate the vehicle or follow an
instruction show n on the multi-
information display.
• A warning message is shown when Brake Override System
operates. ( P.257)
• A warning message is shown when Drive-Start Control or Park-
ing Support Brake function (if
equipped) operates ( P.257,
363). Follow the instructions on
the multi-inform ation display.
●If a message about an operation
of the power switch is shown
An instruction for operation of the
power switch is shown when the
incorrect procedure for starting the
hybrid system is performed or the
power switch is operated incorrectly.
Follow the instructions shown on the
multi-information display to operate
the power switch again.
●If a message abou t a shift lever
operation is shown
To prevent the shift lever from being
operated incorrectly or the vehicle
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift
lever may be sho wn on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message
and shift the shift lever.
●If a message or image about an
open/close state of a part or
replenishment of a consumable is
shown
Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop- ing method such as closing the
open door or replenishing a con-
sumable.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If the following messages are
shown, follow the instructions,
accordingly.
• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” ( P.347)
• “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavail- able”( P.347)
• “Engine Coolant Temp High”
( P.539)
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunc- tion”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Traction battery system malfunc-
tion”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction”
●If the following messages are
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Braking Power Low”
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, the vehicle may have
Alphabetical Index611
BSM OFF indicator............... 511
Charging system .................. 506
Downshifting................. 284, 286
Drive-Start Control ............... 512
Electric power steering ......... 508
High coolant temperature ..... 507
Hybrid system overheat ....... 507
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 510
Intuitive parking assist .......... 355
Low engine oil pressure ....... 507
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 321
LTA indicator ........................ 509
Open door ............................ 202
Open hood ........................... 202
Open window ....................... 245
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 510
Pre-collision warning ............ 313
Radar cruise control ............. 341
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 346
RCTA OFF indicator............. 511
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ....... 331
Seat belt reminde r ........ 513, 514
Shift position................. 285, 286
Vehicle sway warning........... 325
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 508
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 512
Brake Override System ........ 512
Brake system ....................... 506
BSM OFF indicator............... 511
Charging system .................. 506
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................... 513
Drive-Start Control ............... 512
Electric power steering ......... 508
Engine .................................. 507
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................... 513
High coolant temperature ..... 507 Hybrid system overheat ........507
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator ...................................510
Low engine oil pressure .......507
Low fuel level........................513
LTA indicator ........................509
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....507
Parking brake indicator.........512
PCS warning light .................509
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................510
PKSB OFF indicator .............510
RCTA OFF indicator .............511
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ....................514
Seat belt reminder light 513, 514
Slip indicator .........................511
SRS ......................................508
Tire pressure ...... ..................513
Warning messages .................518
Washer Checking ..............................461
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................461, 518
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................382
Switch ...........................299, 302
Washing and waxing ..............440
Weight Cargo capacity .............263, 266
Load limits ............................266
Weight ..................................546
Wheels .....................................476 Replacing wheels .................476
Size ......................................551
Window glasses Power windows ....................244
Window lock switch ...............246
Windows Power windows ....................244
Rear window defogger .........392
Washer .........................299, 302