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Remove the dust from the air intake
vent with a vacuum cleaner, etc.
Make sure to only use a vacuum to
suck out dust and clogs. Attempting to
blow out dust and clogs using an air-
gun, etc. may push it into the air intake
vent. ( P.408)
If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed with the air intake
vent cover installed, remove the
cover and clean the filter.
1 Turn the power switch off.
2 Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the air intake vent cover.
1 Pull the cover as shown in the
illustration to disengage the 2
claws, starting from the claw in
the upper right corner.
2 Pull the cover toward the side of
the vehicle to remove it.
3 Remove the air intake vent filter.
1 Disengage the 2 claws as
shown in the illustration.
2 Disengage the 2 tabs and
Cleaning the hybrid bat-
ter y (traction batter y)
air intake vent and filter
To prevent the fuel economy
from being affected, visually
inspect the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent periodically for dust and
clogs. If it is dusty or clogged
or if “Maintenance Required
for Traction Battery Cooling
Parts See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed on th e multi-infor-
mation display, clean the air
intake vent using the following
procedures:
Cleaning the air intake vent
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Maintenance and care
remove the filter from cover as
shown in the illustration.
4 Remove the dust and clogs from
the filter using a vacuum
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to also remove the dust and clogs from the inside of the air intake
vent cover.
5 Reinstall the filter to the cover.
1 Engage the filter to the 2 tabs as
shown in the illustration.
2 Engage the 2 claws to install the
filter.
Make sure that the filter is not crooked or deformed when installing it.
6 Install the air intake vent cover.
1 Insert the tab of the cover as
shown in the illustration.
2 Push the cover to engage the 2
claws.
■Scheduled maintenance of the air
intake vent
Refer to “Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
■Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may inter-fere with the cooling of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes lim-
ited, the distance that the vehicle can be driven using the electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and
the fuel economy may be reduced. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
●Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in
damage to them. If you have any con- cerns about cleaning the filter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
■If “Maintenance Required for Trac-tion Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display
●If this warning message is displayed on the multi-information display, remove the air intake vent cover and

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Maintenance and care
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system (if equipped) and wireless remote control
will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2032 (vehi-
cles without a smart entry & start
system), or CR2450 (vehicles
with a smart entry & start sys-
tem)
■Use a CR2032 (vehicles without a
smart entry & start system) or CR2450 (vehicles with a smart entry & start system) lithium bat-
tery
●Batteries can be purchased at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
NOTICE
●Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive
filter for this vehicle or use the vehi- cle without the filter installed.
■If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven
with the warning message (indicating that charging/discharging of the hybrid battery [traction battery] may
become limited) displayed, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may mal-function. If the warning message is
displayed, clean the air intake vent immediately.
Wireless remote con-
trol/electronic key bat-
ter y
Replace the battery with a new
one if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if
the following procedure is not
performed properly, it is rec-
ommended that key battery
replacement be performed by
any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
7-2.Ste ps to take in an emerg ency
The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
The hybrid system warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and the vehicle
does not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
2WD models
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.201)
Do not open the driver door. If you open
the door, the parking brake automati-
cally locked.
When it is necessary to get out of the
vehicle with N range and parking brake
released
When getting out of the vehicle with N
range and parking brake released
( P.202).
AWD models
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
If your vehicle needs to
be towed
If towing is necessary, we rec-
ommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing
service, using a wheel-lift type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for
all towing, and abide by all
state/provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning 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 g oes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the sy stem.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, o r any
reliable repairer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
Indicates that:
The brake fluid level is low; or
The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to drive the
vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The regenerative braking system;
The electronically controlled brake system; or
The parking brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is excessively hi gh
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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■Hybrid system overheat warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light*
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display only).
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates the hybrid system has overheated
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.477)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is excessively low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The hybrid system;
The electronic engine control system; or
The electronic throttle control system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system; or
The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
The Brake Override System;
The Drive-Start Control system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start C on-
trol was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal.
Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is
operating.
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■Electric power steering system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display only).
■Low fuel level warning light
■Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
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 fas tened. If the seat belt is
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain peri od of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights*1 (warning buzzer*2)
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Red)
or
(Yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sy s-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 5.4 L (1.5 gal., 1.2
Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
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 passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warn-
ing light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.