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■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. 
Handling method ( P.477) 

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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 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 

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■Warning messages 
The warning messages explained below  
may differ from the actual messages  according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■Warning buzzer 
A buzzer may sound when a message is  displayed. The buzzer may not be audible if the  
vehicle is in a noisy location or if the  audio system volume is high.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed 
The engine oil level is low. Check the  
level of the engine oil, and add if neces- 
sary. 
This message may appear if the vehicle  is stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle  
to a level surface and check to see if the  message disappears.
■If “Hybrid System Stopped Steering Power Low” is displayed 
This message is displayed if the hybrid  system is stopped while driving. 
When steering wheel operations are  
heavier than usual, grip the steering  wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■If “Hybrid System Overheated Out- 
put Power Reduced” is displayed 
This message may be displayed when  driving under severe operating condi- 
tions. (For example, when driving up a  long steep hill.) Handling method:  P. 4 7 7
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be  
Protected Refrain from the Use of N  Position” is displayed 
This message may be displayed when  
the shift lever is in N. 
As the hybrid battery (traction battery)  cannot be charged when the shift lever  
is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the  vehicle is stopped.
■If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is  
displayed 
This message is displayed when the  hybrid battery (traction battery) charge  
has become extremely low because the  shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time. 
When operating the vehicle, shift to P  and restart the hybrid system.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown 
Message is displayed when the driver’s  door is opened without turning the power switch to OFF with the shift lever  
in any position other than P. Shift the  shift lever to P.
If  a warning message is  
displayed
The multi-information display  
shows warnings for system  
malfunctions and incorrectly  
performed operations, and  
messages that indicate a need  
for maintenance. When a mes- 
sage is displayed, perform the  
appropriate corrective action  
for the message.
If a warning message is dis- 
played again after the appro- 
priate actions have been  
performed, contact any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reli- 
able repairer.
Additionally, if a warning light  
comes on or flashes at the 
same time that a warning mes- 
sage is displayed, take the  
appropriate corrective action  
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■If “Shift Out of N Release Accelera- 
tor Before Shifting” is displayed 
The accelerator pedal has been  depressed when the shift lever is in N. 
Release the accelerator pedal and shift  the shift lever to D or R.
■If “Press Brake when Vehicle is Stopped Hybrid System may Over- 
heat” is displayed 
The message may be displayed when  the accelerator pedal is depressed to  
hold the vehicle while the vehicle is  stopped on an incline, etc. The hybrid system may overheat. Release the  
accelerator pedal and depress the brake  pedal.
■If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve Battery” is displayed 
Power was cut off due to the automatic  power off function. Next time when start-ing the hybrid system, operate the  
hybrid system for approximately 5 min- utes to recharge the 12-volt battery.
■If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed 
The following systems may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  repairer immediately.
●The LED headlight system (if equipped)
●AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (if equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal-function of front camera is dis-played 
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.229, 435)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if  equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●AHS (Adaptive High-beam System) (if  
equipped)
●Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
●RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full- 
speed range (if equipped)
■If a message that indicates the mal- function of radar sensor is dis-played 
The following systems may be sus- pended until the problem shown in the message is resolved. ( P.229, 435)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if  equipped)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range (if equipped)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon”  
is displayed 
Indicates that the engine oil should be  scheduled to be changed. 
Check the engine oil and change it if  necessary. 
After changing the engine oil, make sure  
to reset the message. ( P.385)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Visit  Your Dealer” is displayed 
Indicates that the engine oil should be  
changed. 
Check and change the engine oil, and  oil filter by any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer. After changing the engine oil, make sure to reset the message.  
( P.385)
■If “Radar Cruise Control Temporar- ily Unavailable See Owner’s Man-ual” is displayed (if equipped) 
The dynamic radar cruise control with  full-speed range system is suspended temporarily or until the problem shown  
in the message is resolved. (causes and  coping methods:  P.229) 

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■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavail- 
able” is displayed (if equipped) 
The dynamic radar cruise control with  full-speed range system cannot be used  
temporarily. Use the system when it  becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the need for visiting your Toyota dealer  
is displayed 
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any  authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the  need for referring to Owner’s Man-ual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is  
displayed, follow the instructions  accordingly. ( P.477)
●If “Exhaust Filter Full See Owner’s  Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P.327)
●If “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe  Place See Owner’s Manual” is dis- 
played, follow the instructions accord- ingly. ( P.383)
●If any of the following messages are  displayed on the multi-information dis-play, it may indicate a malfunction.  
Have the vehicle inspected by any  authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately. • “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunc-tion See Owner’s Manual” 
• “Hybrid System Malfunction” • “Check Engine”• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction” 
• “Accelerator System Malfunction” • “Hybrid System Stopped”• “Engine Stopped”
●If any of the following messages are displayed on the multi-information dis- 
play, it may indicate a malfunction.  Immediately stop the vehicle and con-tact any authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- 
able repairer. • “Braking Power Low Visit Your Dealer”• “12-Volt Battery Charging System  
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”
●If “Low Auxiliary Battery See Owner’s 
Manual” is shown, • When the display goes off after sev-eral seconds (displays for about 6  
seconds): Maintain the hybrid system  operation for more than 15 minutes and charge the 12-volt battery. 
• When the display does not go off:  Start up the hybrid system using the procedures:  P. 4 7 2
●If “Maintenance Required for Traction  Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s  
Manual” is shown, the filters may be  clogged, the air intake vents may be blocked, or there may be a gap in the  
duct. Therefore, perform the following  correction procedure.• If the air intake vents and filters of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery) are  dirty, perform the procedure on P.406 to clean them. 
• If the warning message is shown  when the air intake vents and filters of the hybrid battery (traction battery) are  
not dirty, have the vehicle inspected  by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- 
able repairer immediately.
■If “Maintenance Required For Trac- tion Battery At Your Dealer” is dis-played 
The hybrid battery (traction battery) is  scheduled to be inspected or replaced. Have the vehicle inspected by any  
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
●Continuing to drive the vehicle without having the hybrid battery (traction bat- 
tery) inspected will cause the hybrid  system not to start.
●If the hybrid system does not start, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  
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system. Also, if you replace the compact  
spare tire after the tire pressure warning  light comes on, the light remains on.
■If you have a flat rear tire (vehicles  
with a compact spare tire in some  
countries*) 
Do not install the compact spare tire to  rear axles.  
Install the compact spare tire on one of  the front wheels of the vehicle. 
1 Replace a front tire with the compact  spare tire. 
2 Replace the flat rear tire with the tire  
removed from the front of the vehi- cle.*: Guadelope, Martinique, F. Guiana,  
Ceuta & Melilla, Ukraine, Turkey, New 
Caledonia, Tahiti, Morocco
■If you have a flat front tire on a road  covered with snow or ice (vehicles  
with a compact spare tire) 
Install the compact spare tire on one of  the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform  
the following steps and fit tire chains to  the front tires: 
1 Replace a rear tire with the compact  spare tire. 
2 Replace the flat front tire with the tire  
removed from the rear of the vehicle. 
3 Fit tire chains to the front tires.
■When reinstalling the wheel orna- ment (steel wheels except compact spare tire) 
Align the cutout of the wheel ornament  with the valve stem as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
■When using the full-size spare tire (if equipped)
●Replace the full-size spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden  
engine braking.
■When using the compact spare 
tire (if equipped)
●Remember that the compact spare  tire provided is specifically  
designed for use with your vehicle.  Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift- 
ing operations that cause sudden  engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire (if equipped) is attached 
The vehicle speed may not be cor- 
rectly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly: 
• ABS & Brake assist 
• VSC 
•TRC
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped) 
• Dynamic radar cruise control with  
full-speed range (if equipped) 
• EPS 
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if  equipped) 
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vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to  
. 
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle) 
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle) 
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclu sive jump  
starting terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustra tion 
5 Start the engine of the second  
vehicle. Increase the engine  
speed slightly and maintain at  
that level for approximately 5  
minutes to recharge the 12-volt  
battery of your vehicle. 
6 Vehicles with a smart entry &  
start system: Open and close  
any of the doors of your vehicle  
with the power switch OFF. 
7 Maintain the engine speed of  
the second vehicle and start the 
hybrid system of your vehicle by  
turning the power switch to ON. 
8 Make sure the “READY” indica- 
tor comes on. If the indicator  
does not come on, contact any  
authorized Toyota retailer or  
Toyota authorized repairer, or  
any reliable repairer. 
9 Once the hybrid system has  
started, remove the jumper  
cables in the exact reverse  
order from which they were con- 
nected. 
10 Close the exclusive jump start- 
ing terminal cover and install the  
fuse box cover to its original 
position. 
Once the hybrid system starts,  
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When trouble arises
If the engine coolant temperature  
gauge enters the red zone or  
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop  
in a Safe Place See Owner’s  
Manual” is shown on the multi- 
information display 
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place  
and turn off the air conditioning  
system, and then stop the hybrid  
system. 
2 If you see steam: Carefully lift  
the hood after the steam sub- 
sides. 
If you do not see steam: Care- 
fully lift the hood. 
3 After the hybrid system has  
cooled down sufficiently, inspect  
the hoses and radiator core  
(radiator) for any leaks. 
Radiator 
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,  
immediately contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory  
if it is between the “F” and “L”  
lines on the reservoir. 
Reservoir 
“F” line
“L” line 
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if 
If  your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that  
your vehicle is overheating. 
 The engine coolant tempera- 
ture gauge ( P.95, 100) is in  
the red zone or a loss of hybrid  
system power is experienced.  
(For example, the vehicle  
speed does not increase.) 
 “Engine Coolant Temp High  
Stop in a Safe Place See  
Owner’s Manual” or “Hybrid  
System Overheated Output  
Power Reduced” is shown on  
the multi-information display. 
 Steam comes out from under  
the hood.
Correction procedures