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3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4 Remove the light bulb.
5 When installing the light bulb,
install by conducting 3 and 4
with the directions reversed.
6 Install the lamp assembly.
Align the guides and pins on the
lamp assembly with the mounting when
installing it.
7 Install the 2 bolts.
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Maintenance and care
■License plate light
1 Remove the lens.
1 Insert a small flathead screw-
driver, etc., into either the right
or left hole of the lens.
2 Tilt the screwdriver in the direc-
tion of the arrow shown in the
illustration so as to release the
fitting portion, and then remove
the lens.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, wrap
the tip of the screwdriver with tape.
Lens
Fitting portion
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb.
4 Install the lens.
1 Fit the lens into either the right
or left fitting portion.
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2Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that the lens is
properly installed by gently pulling it.
Fitting portion
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Tur n o ff t h e li g ht s. D o n o t at t e mp t t o
replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause
burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of
the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a
clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped,
it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any
parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light unit.
This may damage the lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and
locked.
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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 366
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency 366
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising
....................................... 367
7-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .............................. 369
If you think something is wrong
....................................... 372
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... 374
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................. 383
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with an emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit) ................. 386
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare tire) ............. 397
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................ 405
If you lose your keys ......... 407
If the electronic key does not
operate properly (vehicles
with a smart entry & start sys-
tem) ................................ 407
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged .......................... 409
If your vehicle overheats... 414
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................... 417
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7-1.Esse ntial informa tion
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indi- cator is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically. The emergency flashers will turn off
automatically after operating for approximately 20 minutes. To manu-ally turn the emergency flashers off,
press the switch twice. (The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress
it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeat- edly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle.
2 Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possi-
ble.
4 Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the hybrid system:
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system
Turn the power switch to ACC.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to
stop the vehicle in the normal
way, stop the vehicle using the
following procedure:
Stopping the vehicle
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■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then g oes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the sy stem.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
The electronically controlled brake system; or
The parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively hi gh
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.414)
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When trouble arises
■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.414)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
The electronic engine control system; or
The electronic throttle control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
The Brake Override System
The Drive-Start Control system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start C on-
trol was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal.
Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is
operating.
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.