Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 7

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The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the
emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and
may need  to  be  repaired. Contact  your Toyota  dealer to  service  the
vehicle.

●

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also,  depending  on  your  driving  habits,  the  readiness  codes  may
not be completely set.

●

When the fuel tank cap is loose
The  malfunction  indicator  lamp  comes  on  indicating  a  temporary
malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.

The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.

Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) 

programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:

When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-
eral driving trips

If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service precautions

If  you  perform  maintenance  by  yourself,  be  sure  to  follow  the
correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt 

battery

condition 
(



P. 411)

• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

Brake  fluid  level
(



P. 409)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

Engine/power
control  unit  cool-
ant level 
(



P. 407)

• “Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  or  a  similar  high

quality  ethylene  glycol-based  non-silicate,  non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

Engine  oil  level
(



P. 404)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P. 442)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

Hybrid 

battery

(traction  battery)

air intake vent 

(



P. 434)

• Vacuum cleaner, etc.

• Phillips screwdriver

Radiator/con-
denser (



P. 408)

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Tire 

inflation

pressure 

(



P. 427)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid 
(



P. 410)

• 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.

■

When working on the engine compartment

●

Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” on the multi-infor-
mation display and the “READY” indicator are both off.

●

Keep  hands,  clothing  and  tools  away  from  the  moving  fan  and  engine
drive belt.

●

Be  careful  not  to  touch  the  engine,  power  control  unit,  radiator,  exhaust
manifold, etc.  right after driving as  they may  be hot. Oil and  other  fluids
may also be hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.

■

When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille

Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (



P. 408)

■

Safety glasses

Wear  safety  glasses  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.

Items

Parts and tools

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Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

■

Open hood warning buzzer

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fully closed.

Hood

Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

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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.

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Front

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Rear

Positioning a floor jack

When  using  a  floor  jack,  follow  the  instructions  in  the  manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly.  Improper  placement  may  damage  your  vehicle  or  cause
injury.

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Engine compartment

Fuse boxes

(



P. 442)

Engine oil filler cap (



P. 405)

Engine oil level dipstick

(



P. 404)

Brake fluid reservoir

(



P. 409)

Radiator

(



P. 408)

Electric cooling fan
Condenser

(



P. 408)

Power control unit 
coolant reservoir

(



P. 407)

Engine coolant reservoir

(



P. 407)

Washer fluid tank (



P. 410)

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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.

■

Checking the engine oil

Park  the  vehicle  on  level  ground. After  warming  up  the  engine
and turning it off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.

Low
Normal
Excessive

The  shape  of  the  dipstick  may
differ  depending  on  the  type  of
vehicle or engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

Engine oil

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Adding engine oil

If  the  oil  level  is  below  or  near
the low level mark, add engine
oil  of  the  same  type  as  that
already in the engine.

Make  sure  to  check  the  oil  type  and  prepare  the  items  needed
before adding oil.

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations,  oil  consumption  may  increase,  and  engine  oil  may  need  to  be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

Engine oil selection



P. 505

Oil quantity 
(Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

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WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used  engine  oil  contains  potentially  harmful  contaminants  which  may
cause  skin  disorders  such  as  inflammation  and  skin  cancer,  so  care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. 
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine damage

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

■

If oil is spilled on the engine cover

To  prevent  the  engine cover from being  damaged, remove any engine oil
from the engine cover as soon as possible using a neutral detergent. 
Do not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner.

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Engine coolant reservoir

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.

Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line

If  the  level  is  on  or  below  the  “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(



P. 494)



Power control unit coolant reservoir

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.

Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line

If  the  level  is  on  or  below  the
“LOW”  line,  add  coolant  up  to  the
“FULL” line. (



P. 494)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31



F [-35



C])

Coolant

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If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reser-
voir caps, drain cock and water pump. 
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.

Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. 
If  either of  the  above parts  is  extremely  dirty  or you  are not  sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is hot

Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps or the
radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

Radiator and condenser

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.

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■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between  the  “MAX”  and  “MIN”
lines on the tank.

“MAX”
“MIN”

■

Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.

Brake fluid

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Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid

Item

Clean funnel

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take  care  as  brake  fluid  can  harm  your  hands  and  eyes  and  damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.

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Add  washer  fluid  in  the  following
situations:

●

A washer does not work.

●

“Windshield Washer Fluid Low”
is  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-
mation display.

Washer fluid

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do  not  add  washer  fluid  when  the  hybrid  system  is  hot  or  operating  as
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid 

Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle's painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems of the washer fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary. 
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

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The  12-volt  battery  is  located  on
the right-hand side of the trunk.

Remove the 12-volt battery cover.

12-volt battery

Location

Removing the 12-volt battery cover

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Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.

Terminals
Hold-down clamp

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Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable  and  explosive.  Therefore,  observe  the  following  precautions  before
recharging:

●

If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-
connect the ground cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery

●

Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.

●

The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off
the  power  before  disconnecting  the  12-volt  battery. Take  extra  care  when
connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to discharge is
unknown.

If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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WARNING

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Chemicals in the 12-volt battery

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may
produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk
of death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touching the 12-volt battery terminals with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses when working near the 12-volt battery.

●

Keep children away from the 12-volt battery.

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Where to safely charge the 12-volt battery

Always charge the 12-volt battery in an open area. Do not charge the 12-
volt battery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventila-
tion.

■

How to recharge the 12-volt battery

Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The 12-volt battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.

■

Emergency measures regarding electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.

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When disconnecting the 12-volt battery

Do not disconnect the negative (-) terminal on the body side. The discon-
nected negative (-) terminal may touch the positive (+) terminal, which may
cause a short and result in death or serious injury.

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When replacing the 12-volt battery

Use a 12-volt battery designed for this vehicle. Failure to do so may cause
gas  (hydrogen)  to  enter  the  passenger  compartment,  causing  a  fire  or
explosion.
For replacement of the 12-volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.

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NOTICE

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When recharging the 12-volt battery

Never  recharge  the  12-volt  battery  while  the  hybrid  system  is  operating.
Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.

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Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “



” mark,

etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire. 
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

Rotate  the  tires  in  the  order
shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend

tire life, Toyota recommends that

tire  rotation  is  carried  out  at  the

same interval as tire inspection.
Do  not  fail  to  initialize  the  tire

pressure  warning  system  after

tire rotation.

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.

Checking tires

Tire rotation

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Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valve and transmitters to detect low tire inflation
pressure before serious problems arise.

●

The  tire  pressure  detected  by
the  tire  pressure  warning  sys-
tem  can  be  displayed  on  the
multi-information display.

●

If the tire pressure drops below
a  predetermined  level,  the
driver  is  warned  by  a  screen
display  and  a  warning  light.
(



P. 458

)

Tire pressure warning system

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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

When replacing the tires or wheels, the tire pressure warning valve
and  transmitters  must  be  installed  to  the  wheels  which  will  be
installed to the vehicle.
When  new  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitters  are
installed,  new  ID  codes  must  be  registered  in  the  tire  pressure
warning  computer  and  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  must  be
initialized. (



P. 419)

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Initializing the tire pressure warning system

■

The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:

●

When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed or load weight.

●

When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when the tire
size is changed.

●

When rotating the tires.

●

After performing the transmitter  ID code registration procedure.
(



P. 419)

When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system

Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the power switch off.

The  initialization  procedure  cannot  be  started  while  the  vehicle  is

moving.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (



P. 508)

Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion  pressure  level.  The  tire  pressure  warning  system  will  operate

based on this pressure level.

Start the hybrid system. (



P. 196)

Select 

 on the multi-information display using the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel. (



P. 111)

Select 

 and then press and hold 

.

Select “TPWS” and then press 

.

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Select  “Set  Pressure”  then
press  and  hold 

  until

the  tire  pressure  warning
light blinks 3 times.

Then  a  message  will  be  dis-

played on the multi-information

display.
“---”  will  be  displayed  on  the

multi-information  display  for

the  inflation  pressure  of  each

tire  while  initialization  is  being

performed.

Drive  straight  (with  occasional  left  and  right  turns)  at  approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 min-
utes.

Initialization is complete when the position of each tire is determined

and the inflation pressure of each tire is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.
Initialization  may  take  longer  than  approximately  1  hour  in  certain

situations,  such  as  when  the  vehicle  is  stopped  for  a  long  time  at

traffic lights, etc. (



P. 423)

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Registering ID codes

Every tire pressure warning valve and transmitter has a unique ID
code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter,
it is necessary to register the ID codes. 
The ID codes can be registered on 

 of the multi-information dis-

play.

■

How to register the ID codes

Select 

 on the multi-information display using the meter con-

trol switches on the steering wheel. (



P. 111)

Select 

 and then press and hold 

.

Select “TPWS” and then press 

.

Select  “Change  Wheel”  then
press  and  hold 

  until

the  tire  pressure  warning
light blinks slowly 3 times.

Then  a  message  will  be  dis-

played on the multi-information

display.
When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warn-

ing 

light 

will 

blink 

for

approximately  1  minute  then

illuminate and  “---” will  be  dis-

played  for  the  inflation  pres-

sure  of  each tire  on  the  multi-

information display.

Drive  straight  (with  occasional  left  and  right  turns)  at  approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 min-
utes.

Registration is complete when the tire pressure warning light turns

off and the inflation pressure of each tire is displayed on the multi-

information display.
Registration  may  take  longer  than  approximately  1  hour  in  certain

situations,  such  as  when  the  vehicle  is  stopped  for  a  long  time  at

traffic lights, etc. (



P. 424)

After registering the ID codes, make sure to initialize the tire pres-

sure warning system. (



P. 417)

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When to replace your vehicle’s tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

●

You  have  tire  damage  such  as  cuts,  splits,  cracks  deep  enough  to

expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size

or location of a cut or other damage

If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.

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Replacing tires and wheels

If the ID codes of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are not

registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. In this

case, after driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light will

blink for approximately 1 minute and then illuminate to indicate a system

malfunction.

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Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even

if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.

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Routine tire inflation pressure checks

The  tire  pressure  warning  system  does  not  replace  routine  tire inflation

pressure  checks.  Make  sure  to  check  tire  inflation  pressure  as  part  of

your routine of daily vehicle checks.

■

Low profile tires (vehicles with 18 or 19-inch wheels)

Generally,  low  profile  tires  will  wear  more  rapidly  and  tire  grip  perfor-

mance  will  be  reduced  on  snowy  and/or  icy  roads  when  compared  to

standard tires. Be sure to use snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and

drive carefully at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

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Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2

of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the

rear axle, whichever is greater.
For  the  GAWR,  see  the  Certification

Label. For the maximum load of the tire,

see the load limit at maximum cold tire

inflation  pressure  mentioned  on  the

sidewall of the tire. (



P. 513)

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Tire types

●

Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway

driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same

traction  performance  as  snow  tires,  summer  tires  are  inadequate  for

driving  on  snow-covered  or  icy  roads.  For  driving  on  snow-covered

roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When install-

ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

●

All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to

be  adequate  for  driving  in  most  winter  conditions  as  well  as  for  use

year-round. All  season  tires,  however,  do  not  have  adequate  traction

performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all

season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance com-

pared with summer tires in highway driving.

●

Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using

snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-

struction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your

vehicle  has  radial  tires  as  original  equipment,  make  sure  your  snow

tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without

first  checking  local  regulations  for  possible  restrictions.  Snow  tires

should be installed on all wheels. (



P. 333)

■

If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.

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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-

ate properly

●

In  the  following  situations,  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not

operate properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. 

• If  a  tire  has  been  replaced  with  a  tire  that  is  not  an  OE  (Original

Equipment) tire.

• If a tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.

• If tire chains, etc. are installed.

• If a window tint that affects radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is much higher than the specified level.

• If wheels not equipped with tire pressure warning valve and transmit-

ter are used.

• If the ID codes of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are

not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• When driving near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio

station,  large  display,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong

radio waves or electrical noise

• When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or

other wireless communication device

If  tire  position  information  is  not  correctly  displayed  due  to  the  radio

wave conditions, the display may be corrected by changing the location

of the vehicle as the radio wave conditions may change.

●

When the vehicle is stopped, the time taken for the warning to start or

turn off may be longer.

●

When the inflation pressure of a tire drops rapidly, for example when a

tire has burst, the warning may not operate.

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Initialization procedure

●

Make sure to perform the initialization procedure after adjusting the tire

inflation pressure.

Also,  make  sure  the  tires  are  cold  before  performing  the  initialization

procedure or adjusting the tire inflation pressure.

●

If the power switch is turned off during initialization, it is not necessary to

restart  the  initialization  procedure  from  the  beginning  as  it  will  begin

automatically when the power switch is turned back to ON mode.

●

If  initialization  has  accidentally  been  started  when  it  is  not  necessary,

adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are

cold and then perform the initialization procedure again.

●

While the position of each tire is being determined and the inflation pres-

sures  are  not  being  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display,  if  the

inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning light will come

on.

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Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system

The  warning  of  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  will  change  in  accor-

dance with the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason,

the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a

low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was

adjusted to when the system was initialized.

■

If the tire pressure warning system is not initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initialization may take longer than usual to be

completed or may not be possible. (Usually, the vehicle will need to be

driven for approximately 10 to 30 minutes to complete initialization.) 

If  initialization  is  not  complete  after  driving  approximately  30  minutes,

continue driving for a while.
• If the vehicle is driven on an unpaved road, it may take longer to com-

plete initialization.

• If  the  vehicle  is  backed  up  while  performing  initialization,  data  col-

lected during initialization will be cleared and it will take longer than

normal to complete.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or another situation where other

vehicles are driven close by, it may take time for the system to recog-

nize the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles.

If  initialization  is  not  complete  after  driving  for  approximately  1  hour,

park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 20 minutes and then

drive the vehicle again.

●

In  the  following  situations,  initialization  will  not  be  started  or  was  not

completed  properly  and  the  system  will  not  operate  properly.  Perform

the initialization procedure again.
• If, when attempting to start initialization, the tire pressure warning light

does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for about 20 minutes after per-

forming initialization, the tire pressure warning light blinks for approxi-

mately 1 minute and then illuminates.

●

If  initialization  cannot  be  completed  after  performing  the  above  proce-

dure, contact your Toyota dealer.

■

When registering ID codes

●

Before performing ID code registration, make sure that no wheels with

tire pressure warning valve and transmitters installed are near the vehi-

cle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire pressure warning system after registering

the ID codes. If the system is initialized before registering the ID codes,

the initialized values will be invalid.

●

As the tires will be warm when registration is completed, make sure to

allow the tires to cool before performing initialization.

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Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration after it has been started, turn the power

switch off before driving the vehicle.

If the vehicle is driven after ID code registration is started, to cancel reg-

istration, perform the ID code registration start procedure again and turn

the power switch off before driving.

●

If ID code registration has been canceled, the tire pressure warning light

will blink for approximately 1 minute when the power switch is turned to

ON mode and then illuminate. The tire pressure warning system will be

operational when the tire pressure warning light turns off.

●

If  the  warning  light  does  not  turn  off  even  after  several  minutes  have

elapsed, ID code registration may not have been cancelled correctly. To

cancel  registration,  perform  the  ID  code  registration  start  procedure

again and then turn the power switch off before driving.

■

If ID codes are not registered properly

●

In  the  following  situations,  ID  code  registration  may  take  longer  than

usual to be completed or may not be possible. (Usually, the vehicle will

need  to  be  driven  for  approximately  10  to  30  minutes  to  complete  ID

code registration.) 

If ID code registration is not complete after driving for approximately 30

minutes, continue driving for a while.
• If the vehicle is driven on an unpaved road, it may take longer than

normal to complete registration.

• If  the  vehicle  is  backed  up  while  performing  registration,  data  col-

lected during registration will be cleared, and it will take longer than

normal to complete.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy traffic or another situation where other

vehicles are driven close by, it may take time for the system to recog-

nize the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters of your vehicle

over those of other vehicles.

• If a wheel with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter installed

is  inside  or  near  the  vehicle,  registration  of  the  ID  codes  for  the

installed wheels may not be possible.

If ID registration is not complete after driving for approximately 1 hour,

park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 20 minutes and then

perform the ID code registration procedure again.

●

In the following situations, ID code registration will not be started or was

not  completed  properly  and  the  system  will  not  operate  properly.  Per-

form the ID code registration procedure again.
• If,  when  attempting  to  start  ID  code  registration,  the  tire  pressure

warning light does not blink slowly 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been driven for about 20 minutes after per-

forming ID code registration, the tire pressure warning light blinks for

approximately 1 minute and then illuminates.

●

If ID code registration cannot be completed after performing the above

procedure, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Tire pressure warning system certification

FCC ID: PAXPMVE000

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing tires

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as

dangerous  handling  characteristics,  which  may  lead  to  an  accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.

Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.

●

Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply

tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously. 

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When initializing the tire pressure warning system

Do not initialize the tire pressure warning system without first adjusting

the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pres-

sure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is

low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually nor-

mal.

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NOTICE

■

Repairing  or  replacing  tires,  wheels,  tire  pressure  warning  valve

and transmitters and tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitters, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure

warning  valve  and  transmitters  may  be  damaged  if  not  handled  cor-

rectly.

●

Make sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not

installed, water may enter the valves of the tire pressure warning valve

and transmitters and the valves may become stuck.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than

those specified. The cap may become stuck.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valve and transmit-

ters

When  a  tire  is  repaired  with  liquid  sealants,  the  tire  pressure  warning

valve  and  transmitter  may  not  operate  properly.  If  a  liquid  sealant  is

used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon

as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the tire. (



P. 417)

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Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot-

holes.

These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing

the  cushioning  ability  of  the  tires.  In  addition,  driving  on  rough  roads

may  cause  damage  to  the  tires  themselves,  as  well  as  the  vehicle’s

wheels and body.

■

Low profile tires (vehicles with 18 or 19-inch wheels)

Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the tire wheel

when sustaining impact from the road surface. Therefore, pay attention

to the following:

●

Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated,

they may be damaged more severely.

●

Avoid potholes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Fail-

ure to do so may lead to severe tire and wheel damage.

■

If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving

Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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The  recommended  cold  tire  infla-
tion pressure and tire size are dis-
played  on  the  tire  and  loading
information label. (



P. 508)

Tire inflation pressure

Tire inflation pressure

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Tire valve
Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.
Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve.
Read the pressure using the gauge gradations.
If the tire inflation pressure is not at the recommended level, adjust
the pressure.
If you add too much air, press the center of the valve to deflate.
After  completing  the  tire  inflation  pressure  measurement  and
adjustment, apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage.
Put the tire valve cap back on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check interval

You should check tire inflation pressure every two weeks, or at least once

a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drivetrain

If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are cold.

If  your  vehicle  has  been  parked  for  at  least  3  hours  or  has  not  been

driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire

inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appear-

ance.

●

It  is  normal  for  the  tire  inflation  pressure  to  be  higher  after  driving  as

heat is generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after

driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.

Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is

balanced.

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated. 

If the tires are not properly inflated, the following conditions may occur

which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire damage

●

Greater possibility of tire damage while driving (due to road hazards,

expansion joints, sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or moisture may get into the valve and

cause an air leak, resulting in decreased tire inflation pressure.

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When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset

*

.

Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.

Toyota does not recommend using the following:

●

Wheels of different sizes or types

●

Used wheels

●

Bent wheels that have been straightened

●

Use  only Toyota  wheel  nuts  and  wrenches  designed  for  use  with
your aluminum wheels.

●

When  rotating,  repairing  or  changing  your  tires,  check  that  the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).

●

Be  careful  not  to  damage  the  aluminum  wheels  when  using  tire
chains.

●

Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valve

and  transmitters  that  allow  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  to  provide

advance warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. When-

ever  wheels  are  replaced,  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitters

must be installed. (

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P. 417)

Wheels

If  a  wheel  is  bent,  cracked  or  heavily  corroded,  it  should  be
replaced.  Otherwise,  the  tire  may  separate  from  the  wheel  or
cause a loss of handling control.

Wheel selection

Aluminum wheel precautions

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When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in

the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.

●

Never  use  an  inner  tube  in  a  leaking  wheel  which  is  designed  for  a

tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-

ous injury.

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When installing the wheel nuts

●

Be  sure  to  install  the  wheel  nuts  with  the  tapered  ends  facing

inward.(

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P. 478)

 Installing the nuts with the tapered ends facing out-

ward can cause the wheel to break and eventually cause the wheel to

come  off  while  driving,  which  could  lead  to  an  accident  resulting  in

death or serious injury.

●

Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,

leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can

cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an

accident  and  resulting  in  death  or  serious  injury.  Remove  any  oil  or

grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warning valve and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-

ing  valve  and  transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced  by your

Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to

purchase  your  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitters  at  your

Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.

Tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitters  may  not  work  properly

with non-genuine wheels. 

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Turn the power switch off.
Open  the  glove  box  and
remove  the  glove  box  cover
inside the glove box.

Remove the filter cover.

Unlock the filter cover. 
Move  the  filter  cover  in  the
direction  of  the  arrow,  and
then pull it out of the claws.

Remove the filter case.

There  may  be  foreign  objects  on
top of the air conditioning filter.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

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Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter  from  the  filter  case  and
replace it with a new one.

The “

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UP” marks shown on the fil-

ter  and  the  filter  case  should  be
pointing up.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning  filter  according to  the  maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

■

If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

■

Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function

When  fragrances  are  placed  in  your  vehicle,  the  deodorizing  effect  may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace the air condi-
tioning filter.

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■

When using the air conditioning system

Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

■

To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion  of  arrow  to  release  the  fitting,  pay
attention  not  to apply excessive  force  to
the  claws.  Otherwise,  the  claws  may  be
damaged.

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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. Attempt-
ing  to  blow  out  dust  and  clogs
using  an  airgun,  etc.  may  push  it
into the air intake vent. (

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P. 438)

If  dust  and  clogs  cannot  be  completely  removed  with  the  air  intake
vent cover installed, remove the cover and clean the filter.

Turn the power switch off.
Using  a  Phillips  screwdriver,
remove the clip.

Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vent and filter

To  prevent  the  fuel  economy  from  being  affected,  visually
inspect the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent peri-
odically for dust and clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if “Mainte-
nance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display, clean the
air intake vent using the following procedures:

Cleaning the air intake vent

If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed

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Remove  the  air  intake  vent
cover.

Pull  the  cover  as  shown  in
the  illustration  to  disengage
the 7 claws, starting from the
claw  in  the  upper  right  cor-
ner.
Pull  the  cover  toward  the
front of the vehicle to remove
it.

Remove  the  air  intake  vent  fil-
ter.

Disengage  the  3  claws  as
shown in the illustration.
Remove  the  filter  from  the
cover.

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.

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Reinstall the filter to the cover.

Engage  the  filter  to  the  2
claws  as  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.
Engage the 3 claws to install
the filter.

Make  sure  that  the  filter  is  not
crooked  or  deformed  when  install-
ing it.

Install the air intake vent cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Push the cover to engage the
7 claws.

Using  a  Phillips  screwdriver,
install the clip.

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Scheduled maintenance of the air intake vent is necessary when

In some situations such as when the vehicle is used frequently or in heavy
traffic or dusty areas, the air intake vent may need to be cleaned more regu-
larly. For details, refer to “Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.

■

Cleaning the air intake vent

●

Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be driven using the
electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and the fuel economy may
be reduced.

●

Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter, contact your
Toyota dealer.

■

If “Maintenance Required for Traction 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 clean the filter. (

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P. 434)

●

After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer displayed. 
It may take approximately 20 minutes after the hybrid system is started until
the warning message disappears. If the warning message does not disap-
pear, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the air intake vent

●

Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other components, a mal-
function or fire may occur.

●

Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.

■

When removing the air intake vent cover

Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. (

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P. 82)

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NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake vent

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle

●

Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the
cover is removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be damaged. 
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.

●

Make  sure  to  reinstall  the  filter  and  cover  to  their  original  positions  after
cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter
for this vehicle or use the vehicle without the filter installed.

■

If  “Maintenance  Required  for  Traction  Battery  Cooling  Parts  See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed 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 a warning message is displayed, clean the air intake vent imme-
diately.

When cleaning the air intake vent, make
sure  to  only  use  a  vacuum  to  suck  out
dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow
gun,  etc.  is  used  to  blow  out  dust  and
clogs,  the  dust  or  clogs  may  be  pushed
into the air intake vent, which may affect
the  performance  of  the  hybrid  battery
(traction  battery)  and  cause  a  malfunc-
tion.

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Flathead screwdriver

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Small flathead screwdriver

●

Lithium battery CR2032

Release  the  lock  and  remove
the mechanical key.

Remove the key cover.

To  prevent  damage  to  the  key,
cover the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag.

Remove  the  depleted  battery
using  a  small  flathead  screw-
driver.

When  removing  the  cover,  the
electronic key module may stick to
the cover and the battery may not
be visible. In this case, remove the
electronic  key  module  in  order  to
remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.

You will need the following items:

Replacing the battery

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When installing the key cover and mechanical key, install by con-
ducting 

 and 

 with the directions reversed.

Operate the 

 or 

 switch and check that the doors can

be locked/unlocked.

■

When replacing the key battery

Be careful not to lose the battery or any other small parts.

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

■

If the key battery is depleted 

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

WARNING

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Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. Doing so may cause chemical burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery is used in the electronic key. If a battery is
swallowed, it may cause severe chemical burns in as little as 2 hours and
may result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed batteries from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the electronic key and stow
the key in the place where children cannot reach, and then contact your
Toyota dealer.

●

If  you  accidentally  swallow  a  battery  or  put  a  battery  into  a  part  of  your
body, get emergency medical attention immediately.

■

To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new battery of the same type. If a wrong type of
battery is used, it may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to extremely low pressure due to high altitude or
extremely high temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

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For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover. 

Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.

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Engine compartment (type A)



Engine compartment (type B)

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Push  the  tabs  in  and  lift  the  lid
off.



Under  the  driver’s  side  instru-
ment panel

Remove the lid.

Make  sure  to  push  the  claw  when
removing/installing the lid.

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Remove  the  fuse  with  the  pull-
out tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

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Type A



Type B



Type C

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After a fuse is replaced

●

If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (

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P. 445)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

■

To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  by  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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LED lights

The lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

■

Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

Light bulbs

If any lights burn out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises

7-1.  Essential information

Emergency flashers .......... 448
If your vehicle has 

to be stopped in 
an emergency ................. 449

If the vehicle is trapped 

in rising water.................. 450

7-2.  Steps to take in 

an emergency

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed ..................... 451

If you think something 

is wrong .......................... 454

If a warning light turns 

on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................ 455

If a warning message 

is displayed ..................... 465

If you have a flat tire.......... 471
If the hybrid system will 

not start........................... 482

If the electronic key 

does not operate 
properly........................... 484

If the 12-volt battery 

is discharged................... 487

If your vehicle 

overheats ........................ 494

If the vehicle becomes 

stuck ............................... 498

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7-1. Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To  turn  them  off,  press  the  switch
once again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not  operating  (while  the  “READY”  indicator  is  not  illuminated),  the  12-volt
battery may discharge.

●

If  any  of  the  SRS  airbags  deploy  (inflate)  or  in  the  event  of  a  strong  rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approx-
imately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the
switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do  not  pump  the  brake  pedal  repeatedly  as  this  will  increase  the  effort
required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
To  stop  the  hybrid  system,
press  and  hold  the  power
switch  for  2  consecutive  sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 

emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

1

2

3
4

3

Press and hold for 2 seconds or 
more, or press briefly 3 times or more

4

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid
system.

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●

Remove the seat belt first.

●

If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.

●

If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and exit the vehicle through the window.

●

If the window can not be opened using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle, and then open the door and exit the
vehicle.

If the vehicle is trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.

WARNING

■

Using an emergency hammer

*

 for emergency escape

The rear side windows and rear window of this vehicle can be shattered by
an  emergency  hammer

*

  used  for  emergency  escape,  however,  since  the

windshield  and  front  side  windows  are  laminated  glass  they  can  not  be
shattered by an emergency hammer

*

.

*

: Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  or  aftermarket  accessory  manufacturer  for

further information about an emergency hammer.

■

Escaping the vehicle from the window

There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possi-
ble due to seating position, passenger body type, etc.
When  using  an  emergency  hammer,  consider  your  seat  location  and  the
size  of  the  window  opening  to  ensure  that  the  opening  is  accessible  and
large enough to escape.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

If  towing  is  necessary,  we  recommend  having  your  vehicle
towed  by  your  Toyota  dealer  or  a  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.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

■

While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.

●

Do not turn the power switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised  off  the  ground.  If  the  vehicle  is
towed  with  the  front  wheels  contacting
the  ground,  the  drivetrain  and  related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause  a  fire  to  occur  depending  on  the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

●

The hybrid system warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and the vehicle does not move.

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

●

Do  not  tow  the  vehicle  from  the  rear  when  the  power  switch  is  off. The
steering  lock  mechanism  is  not  strong  enough  to  hold  the  front  wheels
straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the  opposite  end  of  the  raised  vehicle.  Without  adequate  clearance,  the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck



From the front



From the rear

Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. 
(



P. 212)

Use  a  towing  dolly  under  the
front wheels.

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When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts.  Refer  to  the  owner's  manual  of  the  flat-bed  truck  for  the  tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Using a flatbed truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

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●

Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

●

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

●

Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal

●

Changes in exhaust sound

●

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

●

Strange noises related to the suspension system

●

Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system

●

Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

●

Appreciable loss of power

●

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

●

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

●

Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly  needs  adjustment  or  repair.  Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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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
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system.  However,  if  this  continues  to  occur,  have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(Red)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.

(Yellow)

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

High  coolant  temperature  warning  light  (warning
buzzer)

*

1

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (



P. 494)

Charging system warning light

*

1

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Low  engine  oil  pressure  warning  light  (warning
buzzer)

*

1

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

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Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

Brake  Override  System/Drive-Start  Control/Intelligent
Clearance Sonar warning light (warning buzzer)

*

1

When a buzzer sounds:

• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;

• Drive-Start Control is operating;

• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or

• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-

ing (



P. 300)



Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-

mation display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

*

2

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released



Operate the parking brake once again. 

This  light  comes  on  when  the  parking  brake  is  not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

(Red/yellow)

Electric  power  steering  system  warning  light  (warning
buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

(Amber)

LDA indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA



When  “LDA  Unavailable”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-
information  display,  turn  the  LDA  system  off,  drive
the  vehicle  for  a  short  time,  and  then  turn  the  LDA
system back on. (



P. 257) 

When a message other than above is displayed, fol-
low the instructions displayed in the message.

(Flashes or 

illuminates)

PCS warning light

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-
lision System).



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.



Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-infor-
mation display. (



P. 240, 465)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.



P. 251

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

ICS OFF indicator

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system 



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Clear the dirt, etc.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system
• The ABS; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the ABS, VSC or TRAC system is
operating.



Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.

Low fuel level warning light

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.8 gal. (6.7
L, 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s  and  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  reminder  light
(warning buzzer)

*

3

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
passenger’s  seat  belt  also  needs  to  be  fastened  to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

Rear  passengers’  seat  belt  reminder  lights  (warning
buzzer)

*

4

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.



Fasten the seat belt.

Master warning light (warning buzzer)

A  buzzer  sounds  and  the  warning  light  comes  on  and
flashes  to  indicate  that  the  master  warning  system  has
detected a malfunction.



P. 465

Tire pressure warning light

Indicates the following:

• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;

• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or

• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (



P. 461)

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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*

1

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

2

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.

*

3

: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver's seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode,
the  buzzer  sounds.  If  the  seat  belt  is  still  unfastened,  the  buzzer  sounds
intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
The  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

*

4

: Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:

The  rear  passengers’  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened,  the  buzzer sounds  intermittently for  a  certain period  of time,  after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.

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■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors,  side  impact  sensors  (front  door),  side  impact  sensors  (front),  side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle
switch,  front  passenger  occupant  classification  system  (ECU  and  sensors),
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, seat belt preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (



P. 36) 

■

Front  passenger  detection  sensor,  seat  belt  reminder  and  warning
buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily  drops,  the  electric  power  steering  system  warning  light  may  come  on
and the warning buzzer may sound.

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When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured: 



P. 471

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the power switch off then turn it to ON mode. Check if the tire pres-

sure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After  the  temperature  of  the  tires  has  lowered  sufficiently,  check  the

inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
If  the  warning  light  does  not  turn  off  even  after  several  minutes  have

elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified

level and perform initialization. (



P. 417)

If the warning light does not turn off several minutes after the initialization

has  been  performed,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your Toyota  dealer

immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute then stays on

There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  the  tire  pressure  warning  system.  Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such

as  natural  air  leaks  and  tire  inflation  pressure  changes  caused  by  tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a spare tire

The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not

turn  off  even  though  the  flat  tire  has  been  replaced  with  the  spare  tire.

Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation

pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.

■

Conditions  that  the  tire  pressure  warning  system may  not function

properly



P. 422

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or

an audio sound.

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