5386-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
● Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still reach a
high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children
and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehydration or hypo-
thermia, or could result in death or serious injury.
● Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.
● Do not operate “A/C” if the hood is open. The air conditioning may operate
unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cooling fan.
NOTICE
■ To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use “A/C” only when necessary.
5847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ To prevent burns
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
■ When closing the hood
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the supporting rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the
hood to bend.
Do not touch the air conditioning pipes
when the air conditioning compressor is
operating or after it is stopped, because
the air conditioning pipes are hot.
Touching by hands before the air condi-
tioning pipes cool down may cause
burns.
When closing the hood, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught.
6998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Vehicles with an alarm
( P. 7 6 ) :
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. ( P. 78)
Open the hood. (P. 584)
Remove the engine cover.
Pull up the both ends of the cover
vertically.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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7088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After stopping the hybrid system and waiting for 5 minutes or
more, start the hybrid system again and check if “Hybrid System
Overheated” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has dropped and the vehicle may
be driven normally.
However, if the message appears again frequently, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
WARNING
■ To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “Accessory”,
“Ignition ON” or mileage display ( P. 213) on the main display and the
“READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline
engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan,
which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid system and radi-
ator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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Flat tire ...................................... 675
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 722
Transmission......................... 721
Washer.................................. 598
Fog lights.................................. 347
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Switch ................................... 347
Footwell lights.......................... 541
Front doors............................... 273
Front fog lights ........................ 347
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Switch ................................... 347
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 662
Front position lights ................ 337
Light switch ........................... 337
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)......... 525
Front seats ............................... 290
Adjustment ............................ 290
Cleaning ................................ 572
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 294
Seat heaters.......................... 539
Front turn signal lights............ 335
Replacing light bulbs ............. 644
Turn signal lever ................... 335
Fuel ........................................... 351
Capacity ................................ 716
Fuel gauge ............................ 212
Information ............................ 724
Refueling ............................... 351
Type ...................................... 716
Warning light ......................... 662
Fuel consumption ............ 234, 264
Average fuel consumption .... 234
Current fuel consumption ...... 264Fuel filler door.......................... 353
Opener .................................. 353
Refueling............................... 351
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 353
Fuses ........................................ 635
Glove box ................................. 545
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 294
Head-up display ....................... 254
Headlights ................................ 337
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 341
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 339
Extended Headlight
Lighting system .................. 338
Light switch ........................... 337
Replacing light bulbs............. 644
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 522
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) ............................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors...... 527
Seat heaters ......................... 539
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 661
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 644
High-voltage components ........ 98
Hill-start assist control............ 509
Hood ......................................... 584
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Navigation system*
Odometer .................................. 214
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 717
Opener
Back door .............................. 278
Fuel filler door ....................... 353
Hood ..................................... 584
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 301
Adjustment ............................ 301
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 423
Folding .................................. 301
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 527
Outside temperature
display .................................... 212
Overhead console.................... 548
Overheating .............................. 705
P position switch ..................... 330
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking assist sensors
Parking Support Brake
function ............................... 462
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System)....... 473
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................... 450Parking brake ........................... 336
Operation .............................. 336
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 336
Parking lock ............................. 330
Parking Support Brake
function .................................. 462
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 368
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 372
Function ................................ 368
Warning light ......................... 661
Personal lights ......................... 541
Switch ................................... 542
Wattage ................................ 723
Plug-in hybrid system ............... 84
Driving tips ............................ 105
EV City mode .......................... 85
EV driving range ................... 109
EV mode ................................. 85
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 88
Features.................................. 84
How to charge....................... 155
HV mode ................................. 85
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode ........... 85
Power control unit coolant ..... 591
Capacity ................................ 720
Checking ............................... 591
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 516
Radiator ................................ 593
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 584 P. 353
Fuel filler door openerHood lock release
leverTire inflation pressure
P. 353 P. 584 P. 723
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 43 L (11.4 gal., 9.5 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type P. 716
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 723
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
With filter 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-16:
API grade SN “Resource-Conserving”, SN PLUS
“Resource-Conserving” or SP “Resource-Conserv-
ing”; or ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving”, SN PLUS “Resource-
Conserving” or SP “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
P. 717