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Interior features
■Installing the luggage cover
Install one side of the luggage
cover to the holder. While push-
ing that side in, install the other
side to the opposite holder.
■Using the luggage cover
Pull out the luggage cover and
secure it to the hook brackets.
■Removing the luggage cover
Push one end of the luggage
cover inward and remove it
from the holder.
Luggage cover
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Remove the filter.
Remove dust using a vac-
uum cleaner etc. to clean the
filter.
Also, remove dust on the grille
as well as on the filter using a
vacuum cleaner.
Reinstall the filter to the origi-
nal position.
Be careful not to deform the fil-
ter or allow a gap between the
filter and the installation posi-
tion when installing the filter.
Insert the tabs at the edge of
the grille to the positions, and
push the opposite side edge
in to secure the grille.
Reinstall the grille to the original
position while turning over the
rubber portion.
Start the hybrid system and check that the warning message on
the multi-information display disappears.
It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.
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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.
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Check the 12-volt battery as follows.
■12-volt battery exterior
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and
that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
■Checking battery fluid
Check that the level is between the upper and lower lines.
Upper line
Lower line
If the fluid level is at or below
the lower line, add distilled
water.
■Adding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the upper line cannot be seen,
check the fluid level by looking
directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
12-volt battery
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Maintenance and care
■Jack point
■Storing the jack The mark indicating the jack point is
stamped on the underside of the vehicle.
Fully insert the jack in the stowing posi-
tion, and turn the portion to secure the
jack.
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WARNING
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■ When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s 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 damaged if not handled correctly.
■ Handling the decorative resin parts (for vehicles equipped with 17-inch
wheels)
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Maintenance and care
Wiper insert replacement
While securely supporting the
wiper blade connection by
hand, press the lock knob to
release the lock, and then pull
out the wiper blade.
Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the wiper
arm, and then slide it in the
direction it was removed from.
After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.
When replacing the wiper insert, perform the following proce-
dure.
Windshield wiper blade removal and installation
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■Back-up lights
Remove the 2 clips that secure the lower portion of the cover at
the back of the rear tire.
Pull out the center portion of
the clip to unlock using a flat-
head screwdriver, and then
pull it to remove.
Remove the 3 clips that secure the upper portion of the cover.
Turn the clip counterclockwise to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flathead
screwdriver, and then pull it to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flathead
screwdriver, and then pull it to remove.
Replacing light bulbs
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