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Maintenance and care
If the warning message appears 
on the multi-information display, 
the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
NOTICE
■When recharging the 12-volt 
battery
Never recharge the 12-volt bat-
tery while the EV system is oper-
ating. Also, be sure all 
accessories are turned off.
■When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled 
during 12-volt battery recharging 
may cause corrosion.
Adding the washer fluid
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the 
EV system is hot or operating as 
washer fluid contains alcohol and 
may catch fire if spilled on the 
motor, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other 
than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on 
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as 
well as damaging the pump lead-
ing to problems of the washer 
fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as 
necessary.
Refer to the freezing tempera-
tures listed on the label of the 
washer fluid bottle. 

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Use only Toyota wheel bolts 
and wrenches designed for 
use with your aluminum 
wheels.
 When rotating, repairing or 
changing your tires, check 
that the wheel bolts are still 
tight after driving 1000 miles 
(1600 km).
 Be careful not to damage the 
aluminum wheels when using 
tire chains.
 Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent 
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your 
wheels. 1
Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connec-
tor is not connected. Also, do not 
use the Remote Air Conditioning 
System during the procedure.
2Open the front passenger’s 
door.
By keeping the door open, unex-
pected operation of the Remote Air 
Conditioning System can be pre-
vent. ( P.409)
3 While pressing the claw, hold 
handle   and remove the 
panel.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replace-
ment may affect  the tire pres-
sure warning valves and 
transmitters, make sure to have 
tires serviced by your Toyota 
dealer or other qualified service 
shop. In addition, make sure to 
purchase your tire pressure 
warning valves  and transmit-
ters at your Toyota dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Toyota 
wheels are used on your vehi-
cle.
Tire pressure warning valves 
and transmitters may not work 
properly with non-genuine 
wheels.
Aluminum wheel precau-
tions
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter 
must be changed regularly 
to maintain air conditioning 
efficiency.
Removal method 

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■When installing the filter cover
Slide the recessed  part   of the fil-
ter cover on the upper surface of the 
upper filter case   as shown in the 
figure, and attach it so that it is lifted 
toward the insertion part of the 
cover attachment.
■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 replace if necessary.
WARNING
■When replacing  the air condi-
tioning filter
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may result 
in the air conditioning system 
operating during the procedure, 
possibly resulting in injury.
●Check that the charging con-
nector is not connected
●Do not use the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System
NOTICE
■When using the air condition-
ing system
●Make sure that a filter is always 
installed. Using the air condi-
tioning system without a filter 
may cause damage to the sys-
tem.
●The filter is replaceable. When 
cleaning the filter, do not clean 
with water or an air gun.
■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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Maintenance and care
1 Turn the power switch off.
Confirm that the charging connec-
tor is not connect ed. Also, do not 
use the Remote Air Conditioning 
System during the procedure.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Motor compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Left side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
3Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be removed 
using the pullout tool.
4Check 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.
Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type B
Normal fuse
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 

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When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
If  a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning 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 goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada) (Red)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. C ontinuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically contr olled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in t he vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. 

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When trouble arises
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning 
buzzer)
■Traction battery charge warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer*)
*: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sou nds to alert 
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not  fastened. If the 
seat belt is unfastened, the buz zer sounds intermittently for a certain period 
of time after the vehicle  reaches a certain speed.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the remaining charge of the traction battery is 
low and charging is required
When the outside temperature is low, this light may turn on 
earlier than usual to urge the  driver to charge the traction 
battery early.
 Charge the traction battery. ( P.98)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat 
belts
 Fasten the seat belt. 
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front 
passenger’s seat belt also  needs to be fastened to 
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off. 

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When trouble arises
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
Follow the followi ng correction 
methods.
• The temperature of the radar sen- sor is outside of  the operating 
range. Wait for the temperature to 
become appropriate.
■If “System Stopped Front Radar 
In Self Calibration See Owner’s 
Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
Follow the followi ng correction 
methods.
• Check if there is any foreign mat- ter attached to the radar sensor or 
radar sensor cover and clean 
them if necessary ( P.261)
• The radar sensor may be mis- aligned and will be  adjusted auto-
matically while driving. Continue 
driving for a while.
■If “Cruise Control Unavailable 
See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Cruise control
A message is displayed when the 
driving assist s witch is pushed 
repeatedly.
Press the driving assist switch 
quickly and firmly.
■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 the rotary shifter oper-
ation is displayed
To prevent the rota ry shifter from 
being operated incorrectly or the 
vehicle from moving unexpectedly, a 
message that requires shifting the 
shift position may be displayed on 
the multi-informatio n display. In that 
case, follow the in struction of the 
message and shift the shift position.
■If a message that indicates the 
need for referring to Owner’s 
Manual is displayed
●If any of the following messages 
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, follow the instruc-
tions.
• “Battery Low” ( P.541)
• “Check Charging System Close  Charging Port Lid” ( P.140)
• “Charging system malfunction” 
( P.140)
• “Charging stopped High energy  use” ( P.140)
●If any of the following messages 
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
• “Entry & Start System Malfunction”
• “Traction battery system malfunc- tion”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
• “Plug-in Charging System Mal- function”
• “EV system malfunction”
• “Shift System Mal function Apply 
Parking Brake Securely When 
Parking See Owner’s Manual”
• “Shift System M alfunction See 
Owner’s Manual”
• “Shift System Malfunction Stop in  

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ual”
• “P Switch Malfunction Apply Park-
ing Brake Securely When Parking 
See Owner’s Manual”
• “Shift System Unavailable Apply 
Parking Brake  Securely When 
Parking See Owner’s Manual”
• “Battery Low Shifting Unavailable 
See Owner’s Manual”
●If any of the following messages 
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Immediat ely stop the 
vehicle and contact your Toyota 
dealer.
• “Braking  Power Low”
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption 
Power to Climate Temporar-
ily Limited” is displayed fre-
quently
There is a possible malfunction 
relating to the charging system or 
the 12-volt battery may be deteri-
orating. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If “Battery Low” is displayed 
frequently
The 12-volt battery may have 
deteriorated. As the battery may 
discharge in this state when left 
unattended, have the battery 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If “Maintenance Reqd. For 
Traction Battery At Your 
Dealer” is shown
The traction battery is scheduled 
to be inspected or replaced. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
●Continuing to dri ve the vehicle 
without having the traction bat-
tery inspected will cause the EV 
system not to start.
●If the EV system does not start, 
contact your Toyota dealer 
immediately.