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7-1. Essential information
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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When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or
audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front pas-senger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warn- ing light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the
sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indi- cator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immedi-ately. The malfunction indicator lamp will
go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-ble.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tem-
porarily drops, the electric power steer- ing system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P.386, 397
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON. Check if the tire pressure warning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-ately.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires has lowered sufficiently, check the infla-
tion pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
2 If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have
elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the speci-fied level and perform initialization.
( P.337)
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pres-
sure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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level of the engine oil, and add if neces-
sary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle
to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering Power Low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the hybrid system is stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Out-
put Power Reduced” is displayed
This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating condi-
tions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.) Handling method: P. 4 1 4
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be
Protected Refrain from the Use of N Position” is displayed
This message may be displayed when
the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is
displayed
This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
has become extremely low because the shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to P and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the power switch to OFF with the shift lever
in any position other than P. Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Shift is in N Release Accelerator
Before Shifting” is displayed
The accelerator pedal has been depressed when the shift lever is in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift lever to D or R.
■If “Press Brake when Vehicle is Stopped Hybrid System may Over-
heat” is displayed
The message may be displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to
hold the vehicle while the vehicle is stopped on an incline, etc. The hybrid system may overheat. Release the
accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is displayed
Power was cut off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when start-ing the hybrid system, operate the
hybrid system for approximately 5 min- utes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed
The following systems may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
●The LED headlight system (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-played
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.207, 374)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
speed range (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-
function of radar sensor is dis- played
The following systems may be sus-
pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.207, 374)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system) (if equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if
necessary.
After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message. ( P.327)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer. After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message. ( P.327)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able See Owner’s Manual” is dis- played (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system is suspended temporarily or until the problem shown in the message is resolved. (causes and
coping methods: P.207)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail- able” is displayed (if equipped)
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used temporarily. Use the system when it becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the multi-
information display is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for referring to Owner’s Man-
ual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is dis-
played, follow the instructions accord- ingly. ( P.414)
●If “Exhaust Filter Full” is displayed, fol- low the instructions accordingly. ( P.276)
●If any of the following messages are displayed on the multi-information dis-
play, it may indicate a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-
tion” • “Hybrid System Malfunction”• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction” • “Accelerator System Malfunction”
●If any of the following messages are displayed on the multi-information dis-play, it may indicate a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle and con- tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer. • “Braking Power Low”• “12-Volt Battery Charging System
Malfunction” • “Oil Pressure Low”
●If any of the following messages are shown on the multi-information dis-play, the vehicle may have run out of
fuel. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and, if the fuel level is low, refuel the vehicle. ( P. 8 0 )
• “Hybrid System Stopped” • “Engine Stopped”
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery” is shown,
• When the display goes off after sev- eral seconds (displays for about 6 seconds): Maintain the hybrid system
operation for more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-volt battery.• When the display does not go off:
Start up the hybrid system using the procedures: P.409
●If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s Manual” is shown, the filters may be
clogged, the air intake vents may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the duct. Therefore, perform the following
correction procedure. • If the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are
dirty, perform the procedure on P.348 to clean them.• If the warning message is shown
when the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are not dirty, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer immediately.
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an emer-
gency tire puncture
repair kit)
Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or
screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired tempo-
rarily using the emergency tire
puncture repair kit. (The kit
contains a bottle of sealant.
The sealant can be used only
once to temporarily repair one
tire without removing the nail
or screw from the tire.)
Depending on the damage, this
kit cannot be used to repair the
tire. ( P.387)
After temporarily repairing the
tire with the kit, have the tire
repaired or replaced by any
authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. Repairs
conducted using the emer-
gency tire puncture repair kit
are only a temporary measure.
Have the tire repaired and
replaced as soon as possible.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: The electronic key
may not be functioning properly.
( P.407)
There may not be sufficient fuel
in the vehicle’s tank. Refuel the
vehicle.
There may be a malfunction in
the immobilizer system. ( P.84)
There may be a malfunction in
the steering lock system.
Vehicles with a smart entry &
start system: The hybrid system
may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a
blown fuse. However, depend-
ing on the type of malfunction, an
interim measure is available to
start the hybrid system.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire (if equipped)
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect
driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may be dam- aged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pres-sure warning valves and trans-mitters (except for compact
spare)
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P.336)
If the hybrid system will
not start
Reasons for the hybrid system
not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follow-
ing and perform the appropri-
ate procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed. ( P.173,
175)
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(P.406)
The temperature of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may be
extremely low (below approxi-
mately -30°C [-22°F]). (P.173,
175)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.409)
The 12-volt battery terminal con-
nections may be loose or cor-
roded. ( P.330)
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.409)
One or both of the 12-volt battery
terminals may be disconnected.
( P.330)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer if the problem cannot
be repaired, or if repair procedures are
unknown.
When the hybrid system does not
start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start
the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.
Do not use this starting procedure
except in case of emergency.
1 Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set. ( P. 1 8 4 )
Parking brake indicator will come on.
2Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Turn the power switch to ACC.
4 Press and hold the power switch
for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal
firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn
does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
The interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the
horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
(vehicles with a smart entry
& start system)
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in
the customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features: P.431)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. ( P.141)
If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be
made by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer using the other key
(vehicles without a smart entry
& start system) or mechanical
key (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system) and the
key number stamped on your
key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle.
NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart entry &
start system)
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately
with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with your vehicle.
If the electronic key
does not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with a
smar t entr y & start sys-
tem)
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P.142) or the
electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry &
start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used.
In such cases, the doors can
be opened and the hybrid sys-
tem can be started by following
the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the elec- tronic keys provided with your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.