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6437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When removing the 12-volt battery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal first. If the positive (+) terminal con-
tacts any metal in the surrounding area when the positive (+) terminal is
removed, a spark may occur, leading to a fire in addition to electrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
■ Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the 12-volt battery.
■ 12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following
precautions when handling the 12-volt battery:
● When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with
skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, termi-
nals, and other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.
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6457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The high coolant temperature warning light (P. 583) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● “Hybrid System Overheated” is shown on the multi-information
display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
1
2
3
1
2
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6678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
Light bulbsWTyp e
ExteriorRear turn signal lights21A
Back-up light16B
Interior
Vanity lights8B
Front interior/personal lights5B
Rear interior light8C
Door courtesy lights5B
Luggage compartment light5B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
C: Double end bulbs
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6688-1. Specifications
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Fuel infor mation
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
When you find these types of fuel label at the gas station, use
only the fuel with one of the following labels.
EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 95
or higher for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area (except Russia):
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 95
or higher for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area (Russia):
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 91
or higher for optimum engine performance.
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6748-2. Customization
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Automatic light control system (P. 261)
■Rain-sensing windshield wipers* (P. 271)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Time elapsed before head-
lights turn off (Extended Head-
light Lighting system)
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O90 seconds
120 seconds
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the
position
Rain-sensing
operation
Intermittent
operation
linked to vehi-
cle speed
(with interval
adjuster)
––O
123
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6768-2. Customization
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Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P. 381)
*: If equipped
■
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System)* (P. 405)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic air conditioning system (P. 458)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Obstacle detection rangeStandard
Near
––OSlightly far
Far
Back-in parking spaceStandard
Narrow
––OSlightly wide
Wide
Parallel parking spaceStandard
Narrow
––OSlightly wide
Wide
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air mode
linked to A/C auto switch oper-
ation
OnOff–OO
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Vehicle specifications
■Illumination (P. 470)
■Maintenance system
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off15 secondsOff
–OO 7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned offOnOff––O
Operation when the doors are
unlockedOnOff––O
Operation when you approach
the vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
OnOff––O
Footwell lighting On Off – – O
Interior lights illumination con-
trolOn Off – – O
123
Tire pressure warning
system
*
Initializing the tire pressure warning system:
P. 530
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684What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 585)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 260)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 580, 589)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 93)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 589)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 580, 589.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed