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brakes too frequently. This 
could cause the brakes to 
overheat and result in 
reduced braking efficiency.
 Due to the added load of the 
trailer, your vehicle’s hybrid 
system may overheat on hot 
days (at temperatures over 
85°F [30°C]) when driving up 
a long or steep grade. If the 
engine coolant temperature 
gauge indicates overheating, 
immediately turn off the air 
conditioning (if in use), pull 
your vehicle off the road and 
stop in a safe spot. ( P.535)
 Always place wheel blocks 
under both the vehicle’s and 
the trailer’s wheels when 
parking. Apply the parking 
brake firmly, and put the 
transmission in P. Avoid park-
ing on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after 
performing the following:
1 Apply the brakes and keep 
them applied.
2 Have someone place wheel 
blocks under both the vehi-
cle’s and trailer’s wheels.
3 When the wheel blocks are in 
place, release the brakes 
slowly until the blocks absorb 
the load.
4 Apply the parking brake 
firmly.
5 Shift into P and turn off the 
hybrid system. 
When restarting after parking 
on a slope:
1 With the transmission in P, 
start the hybrid system. Be 
sure to keep the brake pedal 
pressed.
2 Shift into a forward gear. If 
reversing, shift into R.
3 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. ( P.205)
4 Release the brake pedal, and 
slowly pull or back away from 
the wheel blocks. Stop and 
apply the brakes.
5 Have someone retrieve the 
blocks.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped 
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transmis-
sion, transfer [4WD models], rear 
differential or wheel bearing), Toyota 
recommends that y ou do not tow a 
trailer until the vehicle has been 
driven for over 500  miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for 
over 500 miles (800 km), you can 
start towing. However, for the next 
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 50 mph 
(80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and 
avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle 
will require more fr equent mainte-
nance due to the additional load. 
(See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” / “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the 
towing ball and bracket after  

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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the engine, hybrid system 
or other components does not 
occur.
●Water entering the engine air 
intake will cause severe engine 
damage.
●Water entering the automatic 
transmission will cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up 
of your transmission accompa-
nied by vibration, and ultimately 
damage.
●Water can wash the grease 
from wheel bearings, causing 
rusting and premature failure, 
and may also enter the differen-
tials, transmission and transfer 
case, reducing  the gear oil’s 
lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through 
water
●If driving through water, such as 
when crossing shallow streams, 
first check the depth of the 
water and the bottom of the riv-
erbed for firmness. Drive slowly 
and avoid deep water.
●When crossing a river or a pud-
dle, be sure to cross it without 
stopping midway. If you stop or 
drive at extremely low speeds in 
water, water may enter the vehi-
cle and damage the hybrid bat-
tery making the vehicle unable 
to be driven.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs 
may affect braking efficiency 
and may damage brake system 
components.
●Always perform a maintenance 
inspection after  each day of off-
road driving that has taken you 
through rough terrain, sand, 
mud, or water. For scheduled 
maintenance information, refer 
to the “Scheduled Maintenance 
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”. 

4486-2. Maintenance
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■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine 
Toyota parts be used for repairs to 
ensure performanc e of each sys-
tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 
replacement or if a repair shop other 
than a Toyota dealer performs 
repairs, confirm the warranty cover-
age.
■Allow inspection and repairs to 
be performed by a Toyota 
dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-
trained specialists and are kept up 
to date with the  latest service 
information. They are well 
informed about the operation of all 
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It 
proves that the maintenance that 
has been performed is under war-
ranty coverage. If any problem 
should arise while your vehicle is 
under warranty, your Toyota 
dealer will promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be 
performed on a daily basis. This 
can be done by yourself or by a 
Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should 
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.
For details about maintenance 
items and schedules, refer to the 
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care 
and regular maintenance 
are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to 
perform regular checks. 
Toyota recommends the 
maintenance below.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly 
maintained
Improper maintenance could 
result in serious damage to the 
vehicle and possible death or seri-
ous injury.
■Handling of the 12-volt bat-
tery
●Engine exhaust, some of its 
constituents, and a wide variety 
of automobile components con-
tain or emit chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects and 
other reproductive harm. Work 
in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained 
in vehicles as well as waste pro-
duced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. Avoid 
exposure and wash any 
affected area immediately.
●12-volt battery posts, terminals 
and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds 
which are known to cause brain 
damage. Wash your hands after 
handling. ( P.463)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 

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■Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is 
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the 
message.
To reset the messa ge, follow the 
procedure described below:
1 Press   or   of meter control 
switches and select   on the 
multi-information display.
2 Press   or   of meter control 
switches and select “Vehicle Set-
tings”, and then press and hold 
.
3 Press   or   of meter control 
switches and select “Scheduled 
Maintenance”, and then press 
.
4 Select the “Yes” and press  .
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect 
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota repair manuals is 
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Information Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general 
maintenance items that 
should be performed at the 
intervals specified in the 
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s 
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It 
is recommended that any 
problem you notice should 
be brought to the attention 
of your Toyota dealer or 
qualified service shop for 
advice.
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operat-
ing
Turn the hybrid system off and 
ensure that there is adequate 
ventilation before performing 
maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(  P.461)
Engine/inter-
cooler/power 
control unit 
coolantIs the engine/inter-
cooler/power con-
trol unit coolant at 
the correct level? 
( P.460)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
( P.458) 

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The OBD system determines 
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control 
system. Your vehicle may not 
pass the I/M test and may need 
to be repaired. Contact your 
Toyota dealer to service the 
vehicle.
When the 12-volt battery is 
disconnected or discharged 
Readiness codes that are set 
during ordinary driving are 
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness 
codes may not be completely 
set.
 When the fuel tank cap is 
Tires
• Is the tire infla-
tion pressure 
correct?
• The tires should  not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.
• Have the tires  been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts  should not be 
loose.
Windshield 
wipers
• The wiper blades should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.
• The wiper blades  should clear the 
windshield with-
out streaking or 
skipping.
ItemsCheck pointsEmission inspection 
and maintenance (I/M) 
programs
Some states have vehicle 
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD 
(On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system 
monitors the operation of 
the emission control sys-
tem.
If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass 
the I/M test in the follow-
ing situations: 

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Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires. 
Also check the tires for uneven 
wear, such as excessive wear 
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition 
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators  is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, 
etc., molded into the sidewall of 
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear 
indicators are s
howing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s 
tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are 
showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as 
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough 
to expose the fabric, and bulges 
indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-
not be properly repaired due to the 
size or location of a cut or other 
damage
If you are not sure, consult with your 
Toyota dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be 
checked by a qualified technician 
even if it has seldom or never been 
used, or damage is not obvious.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the n umber given by 
dividing the maximum load by 1.10 
of the replacement tire is greater 
than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight 
Ratings (GAWR) of either the front 
axle or the rear axle, whichever is 
greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification 
Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, 
see the load limit at maximum cold 
tire inflation pressure mentioned on 
the sidewall of the tire. ( P.551)
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in 
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
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claws ( ), and remove the 
filter cover.
5 Remove the filter case.
6 Remove the air conditioning 
filter from the filter case and 
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the 
filter and the filter case should be 
pointing up.
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air condi-
tioning filter according to the mainte-
nance schedule. In dusty areas or  areas with heavy traffic flow, early 
replacement may be required. (For 
scheduled maintenance information, 
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-
nance”.)
■If air flow from the vents 
decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check 
the filter and rep lace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air condition-
ing system
Make sure that a filter is always 
installed.
Using the air conditioning system 
without a filter may cause damage 
to the system.
■To prevent damage to the fil-
ter cover
When moving the filter cover in 
the direction of arrow to release 
the fitting, pay attention not to 
apply excessive force to the 
claws. Otherwise, the claws may 
be damaged. 

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1 Insert the tab of the cover as 
shown in the illustration.
2 Push the cover to engage the 
2 claws.
■Scheduled maintenance of the 
air intake vents is necessary 
when
In some situations such as when the 
vehicle is used frequently or in 
heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air 
intake vents may need to be 
cleaned more regularly. For details, 
refer to the “Owner’ s Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may 
interfere with the cooling of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery). If 
charging/discharging of the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) becomes 
limited, the distance that the vehi-
cle can be driven using the electric 
motor (traction motor) may be 
reduced and the fuel economy 
may be reduced.
Inspect and clean the air intake 
vent periodically.
●Improper handling of the air intake 
vent cover and filt er may result in 
damage to them.  If you have any 
concerns about cleaning the filter, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
■If “Maintenance Required for 
Traction Battery Cooling Parts 
See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display
●If this warning message is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display, remove the air intake vent 
cover and clean the filter. 
(  P.481)
●After cleaning the  air intake vent, 
start the hybrid  system and check 
that the warning message is no 
longer shown.
It may take approximately 20 min- utes after the hybrid system is 
started until the warning message 
disappears. If the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
WARNING
■When cleaning the air intake 
vent
●Do not use water or other liq-
uids to clean the air intake vent. 
If water is applied to the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) or 
other components, a malfunc-
tion or fire may occur.
●Before cleaning 
the air intake 
vent, make sure to turn the 
power switch off to stop the 
hybrid system.
■When removing the air intake 
vent cover
Do not touch the service plug 
located near the air intake vent. 
(  P. 7 7 )