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remove the filter from cover as
shown in the illustration.
4 Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to also remove the dust and clogs from the inside of the air intake
vent cover.
5 Reinstall the filter to the cover.
1 Engage the filter to the 2 tabs as
shown in the illustration.
2 Engage the 2 claws to install the
filter.
Make sure that the filter is not crooked or deformed when installing it.
6 Install the air intake vent cover.
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 vent
Refer to “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may inter-fere with the cooling of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes lim-
ited, the distance that the vehicle 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 filter may result in
damage to them. If you have any con- cerns about cleaning the filter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
■If “Maintenance Required for Trac-tion Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display
●If this warning message is displayed on the multi-information display, remove the air intake vent cover and
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clean the filter. ( P.348)
●After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer dis- played.After the hybrid system is started, it
may be necessary to drive the vehicle up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disappears. If
the warning message does not disap- pear after driving for appropriately 20 minutes, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
WARNING
■When cleaning the air intake vent
●Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) or other components, a malfunction 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.80)
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
When cleaning the air intake vent,
make sure to only use a vacuum to suck out dust and clogs. If a com-pressed air blow gun, etc. is used to
blow out dust and clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed into the air intake vent, which may affect the per-
formance of the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) and cause a malfunction.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.
●Carefully handle the removed filter
so that it will not be damaged. If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Make sure to reinstall the filter and cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
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■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system (if equipped) and wireless remote control
will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2032 (vehi-
cles without a smart entry & start
system), or CR2450 (vehicles
with a smart entry & start sys-
tem)
■Use a CR2032 (vehicles without a
smart entry & start system) or CR2450 (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) lithium bat-
tery
●Batteries can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
NOTICE
●Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive
filter for this vehicle or use the vehi- cle without the filter installed.
■If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven
with the warning message (indicating that charging/discharging of the hybrid battery [traction battery] may
become limited) displayed, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may mal-function. If the warning message is
displayed, clean the air intake vent immediately.
Wireless remote con-
trol/electronic key bat-
ter y
Replace the battery with a new
one if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if
the following procedure is not
performed properly, it is rec-
ommended that key battery
replacement be performed by
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
Items to prepare
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repairer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equiva-
lent type recommended by the manu- facturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
Vehicles without a smart entry &
start system
1 Remove the key cover.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a
rag.
2 Remove the battery cover.
Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size. Forcedly prying may cause the
cover damaged.
If the battery cover is difficult to remove, lift the edge to remove it.
3 Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the battery, use a screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
4 Install the battery cover with the
tab facing up.
Push the entire edge of the battery
cover into the key.
5 Install the key cover.
Align the key cover with the key and then press it straight into the key.
Make sure that the key cover is securely installed without any gaps
Replacing the battery
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between it and the key.
6Operate the or switch
and check that the doors can be
locked/unlocked.
Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system
1 Release the lock and remove
the mechanical key.
2 Remove the key cover.
Use a screwdriver of an appropriate size. Forcedly prying may cause the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a
rag.
3 Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec-
tronic key module may stick to the cover and the battery may not be visi-ble. In this case, remove the electronic
key module in order to remove the bat- tery.
When removing the battery, use a
screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi- nal facing up.
4 When installing the key cover
and mechanical key, install by
conducting step 2 and step 1
with the directions reversed.
5 Operate the or switch
and check that the doors can be
locked/unlocked.
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1Turn 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.
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swal-
lowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
■Lithium battery precautions
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS
NOTICE
■When replacing the battery
Use a flathead screwdriver of appro- priate size. Applying excessive force may deform or damage the cover.
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other
component inside the remote con- trol.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
■When removing the battery cover (vehicles without a smart entry & start system)
Do not forcibly remove the battery cover, otherwise it may be damaged. If the battery cover is difficult to
remove, lift the edge to remove it.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical compo-
nents do not operate, a fuse
may have blown. If this hap-
pens, check and replace the
fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing
fuses
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Under the driver’s side instru-
ment panel (left-hand drive vehi-
cles)
Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.
Under the passenger’s side
instrument panel (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Remove the cover, connector (if
equipped) and then remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.
Under the right-hand rear seat
Remove the 12-volt battery cover.
( P.330)
3Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout tool.
4 Check 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.
Typ e A
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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