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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parking Support Brake func-tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 402
Driving mode select switch .................................... 404
Trail Mode ..................... 405
Driving assist systems .. 407
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ......... 413
Utility vehicle precautions .................................... 416
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................... 422
Remote Air Conditioning System ........................ 431
Heated steering wheel/Front seat heaters/Front seat
heaters and ventila-
tors/Rear seat heaters. 433
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 436
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 438
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 442
6-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Other interior features ... 445
Power outlet (AC 120 V/1500 W)................................ 455
When the power outlet (AC 120 V 1500 W) cannot be
used properly .............. 461Garage door opener ......
463
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 472
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 475
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 478
General maintenance .... 480
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams .......................... 482
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service pre-cautions ....................... 484
Hood .............................. 486
Positioning a floor jack .. 487
Engine compartment ..... 489
12-volt battery................ 495
Tires .............................. 497
Tire inflation pressure .... 509
Wheels .......................... 511
Air conditioning filter ...... 513
Cleaning the DC/DC Con- verter air intake vent and fil-
ter ................................ 515
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 519
Electronic key battery .... 522
Checking and replacing fuses ............................ 524
Headlight aim ................ 527
Light bulb
s ..................... 528
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...................P.429
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.473
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.519
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.332
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.332
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.581
Charging port .................................................. .....................P.97
Charging method ................................................ .................P.113
Tires ....................................................................................P.497
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.585
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.413
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.497
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.557
Hood ....................................................................................P.486
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.486
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.582
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.574
Warning messages ..............................................................P.552
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.321
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.313
Parking lights .....................................................................P.321
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.321
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.321
LED accessory lights
*........................................................P.321
Stop lights/tail lights ........................................ ..................P.321
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.321
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.528, Watts: P.586)
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Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 472
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 475
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 478
General maintenance.. 480
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 482
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 484
Hood ........................... 486
Positioning a floor jack 487
Engine compartment ... 489
12-volt battery ............. 495
Tires ............................ 497
Tire inflation pressure . 509
Wheels ......... ...............511
Air conditioning filter .... 513
Cleaning the DC/DC Con- verter air intake vent and
filter ........................... 515
Wiper insert replacement .................................. 519
Electronic key battery.. 522
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 524Headlight aim ..............
527
Light bulbs ................... 528

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Maintenance and care
DC/DC Con-
verter air
intake vent
( P.515)• Vacuum cleaner,
etc,
• Phillips screw- driver
Light bulbs
( P.528)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Headlight aim
( P.527)Phillips-head
screwdriver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.492)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.509)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.494)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
ItemsParts and tools■When working on the engine
compartment
●Make sure that “IGNITION ON”
on the multi-information display
and the “READY” indicator are
both off.
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel.
Fuel fumes are flammable.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.492)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety gla sses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc., from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.

5287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Check the wattage of the light
bulb to be replaced. ( P.586)
Rear
Rear turn signal lights
Back-up lights
■Lights that need to be
replaced by your Toyota
dealer
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Daytime running lights and
parking lights
Front side marker lights
LED accessory lights (if
equipped)
Side turn signal lights
Tail lights
Stop lights
Rear side marker lights
High mounted stoplight
License plate lights
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED lights
The lights other than the following
lights each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of t he LEDs burn out,
take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer to have the light replaced.
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
■Condensation build-up on the
inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up
on the inside of the light lens does
not indicate a mal function. Contact
your Toyota dealer for more infor-
mation in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up
on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the light.
■When replacing an electronic
component, such as a lights,
etc.
P.526
Light bulbs
You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult
to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about
replacing other light bulbs,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Bulb location
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B

640Alphabetical Index
Warning light ........................ 543
EV/HV mode selection switch . 76
EV driving range ....................... 93
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
EV mode .................................... 75
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
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Flat tire .................................... 557 Tire pressure warning system........................................... 500
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Brake ............................ 493, 585
Hybrid transmission.............. 584
Rear differential .................... 584
Washer ................................. 494
Footwell lights ..... ................... 436
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 548
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) .................... 428
Front seat heaters .................. 433
Front seats .............................. 247 Adjustment ........................... 247
Cleaning ............................... 475
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 250
Head restraints ..................... 253
Memory recall function ......... 252
Seat heaters ......................... 433
Seat position memory .......... 250
Seat ventilators .................... 433
Front side marker lights ........ 321 Light switch .......................... 321
Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Turn signal lever................... 313
Fuel Capacity ...............................581
Fuel gauge ...................173, 178
Gas station information ........664
Information .........
..................587
Refueling ..............................332
Type .............................581, 587
Warning light ........................547
Fuel filler door.........................333 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................566
Opener .................................333
Refueling ..............................332
Fuel gauge...............................178
Fuses .......................................524
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Garage door opene r ...............463
Gas station information .........664
Gauges ....................................178
Glove box ................................439
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Headlights ...............................321 Automatic High Beam (AHB) 324
Light switch...........................321
Replacing light bulbs ............528
Headlights aim ........................527 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............628
Head restraints .......................253
Head-up display ......................208
Heated steering wheel............433
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................422
Heated steering wheel..........433
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
...........................................113
Outside rear view mirrors .....424
Seat heaters ....... ..................433
High coolant temperature warn-

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Positioning a floor jack ......... 487
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 558
Jack handle ............................. 558
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade ............. 277
Moon roof ............................. 273
Panoramic moon roof ........... 277
Power back door .................. 234
Power windows .................... 270
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Keyless entrySmart key system................. 241
Wireless remote control ....... 220
Keys ......................................... 218 Battery-saving function......... 242
Electronic key ....................... 218
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 567
If you lose your keys ............ 566
Key number plate ................. 218
Keyless entry................ 220, 241
Mechanical key .................... 220
Power switch ........................ 304
Replacing the battery ........... 522
Warning buzzer .................... 242
Wireless remote control key . 220
Knee airbags ............................. 33
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Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ..... 351 Operation ............................. 351
Warning messages .............. 362
Language (multi-information dis- play) ....................... 194, 203, 601
LATCH anchors ........................ 59
LED accessory lights ............. 322 Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ............. 486
Hood lock release lever........ 486 Shift lever .............................309
Turn signal lever .
..................313
Wiper lever ...................327, 330
License plate lights Light switch...........................321
Replacing light bulbs ............528
Light bulbs Replacing .............................528
Wattage ................................586
Lights Automatic High Beam (AHB) 324
Emergency flasher switch ....534
Front interior lights................437
Headlight switch ...................321
Illuminated entry system .......436
Interior lights .........................437
Luggage compartment light 230, 233
Personal lights ......................437
Rear interior light ..................437
Replacing light bulbs ............528
Turn signal lever . ..................313
Vanity lights ..........................445
Wattage ................................586
Load capacity..........................292
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....351 Operation..............................351
Warning messages ...............362
Luggage compartment light 230, 233
Luggage cover ........................443M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ..484
General maintenance ...........480
Maintenance data .................580
Maintenance requirements ...478
Malfunction indicator lamp ....542
Menu icons ..............................186
Meter “ODO TRIP” switch ...............177