
4TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Rear differential lock system
.................................... 364
Crawl Control ................ 365
Multi-terrain Select ........ 369
Downhill assist control sys- tem .............................. 372
Driving assist systems .. 374
Trailer brake controller .. 380
Trailer Backup Guide .... 383
Active front spoiler ........ 388
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips............................... 390
Off-road precautions ..... 392
Winter driving tips ......... 395
5-1. Using the  air conditioning 
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system ......................... 400
Heated steering wheel/seat  heaters/seat ventilators 407
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 410
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 413
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 417
5-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 420
Garage door opener...... 4336-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 442
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ............. 445
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 448
General maintenance .... 449
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 452
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ............................. 454
Hood .............................. 456
Engine compartment ..... 457
12-volt battery................ 463
Tires .............................. 466
Tire inflation pressure .... 476
Wheels .......................... 478
Air conditioning filter ...... 479
Cleaning the hybrid battery  (traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter ............... 481
Electronic key battery .... 485
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 487
Light bulbs ..................... 490
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care 

15Pictorial index
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Precautions for winter seas on.............................................. P.395
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................... P.405
Precautions for car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield  wip-
ers)
*...................................................................................... P.443
Back window .................................................... .................. P.163
Fuel filler door ............................................... ..................... P.222
Refueling method ............................................... .................. P.222
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity ................................... .............. P.542
Tires.......................................................... ........................... P.466
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................ P.547
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... .................. P.395
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.466
Coping with flat tires......................................... .................... P.515
Hood ........................................................... ......................... P.456
Opening ............................................................................... P.456
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................ P.543
Coping with overheating ...................................................... P.535
Headlights........................................................................... P.211
Parking lights ..................................................................... P.211
Turn signal lights ............................................. .................. P.204
Daytime running lights ......................................... ................ P.211
Head lights/daytime running lights ............................. ..... P.211
Turn signal lights ............................................. .................. P.204
Parking lights ....................................................................... P.211
Side marker lights
*............................................................. P. 204
Fog lights ..................................................... ....................... P.214
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.490, Watts: P.548) 

1744-1. Before driving
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WARNING
■When driving on slippery 
road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration 
and steering may cause tire 
slippage and reduce your ability 
to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine 
braking due to shifting, or 
changes in engine speed could 
cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, 
lightly depress the brake pedal 
to make sure that the brakes 
are functioning properly. Wet 
brake pads may prevent the 
brakes from functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes on only one 
side are wet and not functioning 
properly, steering control may 
be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll back-
ward while a forward driving 
position is selected, or roll for-
ward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P 
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss 
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R 
while the vehicle is moving for-
ward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss 
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a 
driving position while the vehicle 
is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss 
of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while 
the vehicle is moving will disen-
gage the hybrid system. Engine 
braking is not available with the 
hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to shift the shift 
lever with the accelerator pedal 
depressed. Shifting the shift 
lever to any positions other than 
P or N may lead to unexpected 
rapid acceleration of the vehicle 
that may cause an accident and 
result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or 
scraping noise (brake pad 
wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and 
replaced by your Toyota dealer, or 
any reliable repairer as soon as 
possible.
Rotor damage may result if the 
pads are not replaced when 
needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle 
when the wear limits of the brake 
pads and/or those  of the brake 
discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator 
pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is any position 
other than P or N, the vehicle 
may accelerate suddenly and 
unexpectedly, causing an acci-
dent.
●In order to prevent accidents 
due to the vehic le rolling away, 
always keep depressing the 
brake pedal while stopped with 
the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, and apply the parking 
brake as necessary. 

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Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. ( P.358)
The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicate of 
Hybrid System Indicator within 
Eco area. ( P.97)
Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using the N, there is no 
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. When using the air condi-
tioning system, etc., the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) power 
is consumed. 
Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 
reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 
When driving in a traffic jam, 
gently release the brake pedal 
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding 
Hybrid Electric Vehi-
cle driving tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation
When braking
Delays 

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 442
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ........... 445
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 448
General maintenance.. 449
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 452
6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 454
Hood ........................... 456
Engine compartment ... 457
12-volt battery ............. 463
Tires ............................ 466
Tire inflation pressure.. 476
Wheels ......... ...............478
Air conditioning filter .... 479
Cleaning the hybrid battery  (traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter............. 481
Electronic key battery.. 485
Checking and replacing  fuses.......................... 487
Light bulbs................... 490 

4516-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Parking brake
• Does the park- ing brake oper-
ate normally?
• When parked on  a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate 
smoothly?
• The seat belts  should not be 
damaged.
Seats
• Do the seat con-trols operate 
properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steer-ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?
• Does the steer- ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?
• There should not  be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.
ItemsCheck pointsVehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors operate 
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the hood lock system work 
properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of 
fluid leakage 
after the vehicle 
has been parked.
Lights• Do all the lights come on? 

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Maintenance and care
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A 
fuse box
Push the tabs in and  lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B 
fuse box
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Passenger’ side instrument 
panel
Remove the cover.
Vehicles with footwell lights: 
Remove the footwell lights connec-
tor.
Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when 
removing/installing the lid.
Checking and replac-
ing fuses
If any of the electrical com-
ponents do not operate, a 
fuse may have blown. If this 
happens, check and replace 
the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing 
fuses 

5127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Owners Manual_USA_M0C031_entems such as PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) or the dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range is oper-
ating. If a warning message is 
shown, be sure to decelerate the 
vehicle or follow an instruction 
shown on the multi
-information dis-
play.
A warning message is shown when 
Brake Override System operates. 
(  P.172)
A warning message is shown when 
Drive-Start Control ( P.177) or 
Parking Support Brake ( P.287) 
operates. Follow the instructions on 
the multi-information display.
●If a message about an operation 
of the power switch is displayed
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 displayed
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 
displayed
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 dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the 
need for referring to Owner’s 
Manual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High 
Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s 
Manual” is shown, follow the 
instructions ( P.535).
●If the following messages are 
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a 
safe place and contact your Toy-
ota dealer. Continuing to drive the 
vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Traction battery system malfunc- tion”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Hybrid System Stopped”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction  See Owner’s Manual”
●If the following messages are 
shown, there may be a malfunc-
tion.
Immediately have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe  Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a 
Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
●If “Maintenance Required for Trac-
tion Battery Cooling Parts See 
Owner’s Manual” is shown, the fil-
ter may be clogged, the air intake 
vent may be blocked, or there may 
be a gap in the duct. Therefore, 
perform the follo wing correction 
procedure.
• If the air intake vent or filter of the  hybrid battery (traction battery) 
are dirty, perform the procedures