Toyota Prius Prime (2021 year). Manual in english - part 9

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NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer. When a part of
the  air  conditioning  system,  such  as  the  evaporator,  is  to  be  replaced,  it
must be replaced with a new one.

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Air outlets

The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor  which  monitors  the  temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. (



P. 531)

Follow  these  points  to  avoid  damaging
the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

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Remote Air Conditioning System

If  the  Remote  Air  Conditioning  System  is  used  while  the  charging
cable is connected to the vehicle, the reduction of charge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will be suppressed to allow you to use elec-
tricity from an external power source.

Charging will be conducted automatically after the Remote Air Condition-
ing System is stopped.

Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system. 
(



P. 512, 525)

The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with the
temperature settings of the air conditioning system.

Press and hold “A/C” on the wire-
less remote control to operate the
Remote Air Conditioning System.

The system will shut off if a door is
opened.
The  system  can  be  stopped  by
pressing “A/C” twice.

The  Remote  Air  Conditioning  System  uses  electrical  energy
stored in the hybrid battery (traction battery) and allows the air
conditioning to be operated by remote control.

Before leaving the vehicle

Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System

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Operating conditions

The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:

●

The shift position is in P.

●

The power switch is off.

*

●

All doors are closed.

●

The hood is closed.

*

: The Remote Air Conditioning System cannot be used for approximately 3

minutes and a half after the power switch is turned off.

■

Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off

The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:

●

About 10 minutes have passed since operation began

●

Any one of the operating conditions is not met

The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) drops to low.

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Conditions affecting operation

The system may not start in the following situations:

●

The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low

●

The outside temperature is extremely low

●

When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long time
in low temperatures)

■

Windshield defogger

When defogging the windshield using the Remote Air Conditioning System,
defogging  may  be  insufficient  due  to  the  power  being  restricted  more  than
during normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield
may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity or air conditioning set
temperature.

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Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System

When  the  outside  heat  exchanger  becomes  frosted  over,  heating  perfor-
mance may decline due to automatically switching to the frost removal opera-
tion.

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Security feature

Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)

■

Conditions affecting operation



P. 295

■

When using the Remote Air Conditioning System

A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Differ-
ent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System was started (after charging or during charging).

■

While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating

●

Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The  Remote  Air  Conditioning  System  may  stop  operating  temporarily  if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights, wind-
shield  wipers)  are  in operation or if  the charge level of the  12-volt  battery
becomes low.

●

The  headlights,  windshield  wiper,  combination  meter,  etc.  will  not  operate
while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P. 278

■

When the electronic key battery is fully depleted



P. 647

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Customization

Setting  (e.g.  Operation  using  “A/C”  on  the  wireless  remote  control)  can  be
changed. (Customizable features: 



P. 753)

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Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System

●

Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still reach a
high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children
and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehydration or hypo-
thermia or could result in death or serious injury.

●

Depending  on  the  surrounding  environment,  signals  from  the  wireless
switch  may  transmit  further  than  expected.  Pay  appropriate  attention  to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.

●

Do not operate “A/C” if the hood is open. The air conditioning may operate
unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cooling fan.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation

Use “A/C” only when necessary.

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Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters



: If equipped

●

Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering wheel

●

Seat heaters (front seats)
Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies,  small  children,  the  elderly,  the  sick  and  the  physically  chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

●

Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do  not  cover  the  seat  with  a  blanket  or  cushion  when  using  the  seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary. 

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  use  the  functions  when  the
hybrid system is off.

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Turns  the  heated  steering  wheel
on/off

The  indicator  in  the  instrument
cluster comes on when the heated
steering wheel is operating.

●

The  heated  steering  wheel  can  be  used  when  the  power  switch  is  in  ON
mode.

●

The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.

Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)

The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.

●

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

●

When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.

Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

Seat heaters

indicator

indicator

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Interior lights list

Rear interior light (



P. 543)

Front personal/interior lights (



P. 542)

Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

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Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on

Turns the lights on/off

Front interior light

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Turns  the  switch  to  the  door
position (door linked)

Operation  is  linked  with  the  front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.

Turns the light on

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence  of  the  electronic  key,  whether  the  doors  are  locked/unlocked,  and
whether the doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: 



P. 753)

Rear interior light

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NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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6-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P. 548)

Glove box (



P. 545)

Bottle holders/door pockets 
(



P. 547)

Cup holders (



P. 546)

Seat back pockets (



P. 548)

Console box (



P. 545)

WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other

stored  items,  the  lighter  may  catch  fire  or  the  spray  can  may  release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

●

When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Pull up the lever.

The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Press the knob and open the lid.

Glove box

Console box

The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull down the armrest.

WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden  braking,  causing  injury.  If  possible,  cover  hot  drinks  to  prevent
burns.

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●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders/door pockets



Front doors



Rear doors

NOTICE

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.

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Owner’s  manual  etc.  can  be
stored  in  the  left-side  seatback
pocket with the slide fastener.

Auxiliary boxes



Type A



Type B (if equipped)

Press in the lid.

The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing small items.

Vehicles  with  the  wireless  char-
ger: 



P. 557

WARNING

Type A:
Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

Seat back pockets

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Luggage compartment features

■

When installing the deck board

Auxiliary boxes



Center



Right side

Pull  the  strap  upwards  to  lift  up
the deck board.

The luggage cover, charging cable,
tool bag, etc. can be stowed.

Pull  the  strap  upwards  to  lift  up
the deck board.

Insert  the  claw  in  to  the  hole,  and  return
the deck board.

WARNING

If the deck board is removed, return it to its original positions before driving.
In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by the deck board or the items stored in the auxiliary box.

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When using the hooks, press the
bottom side to lift it up.

There  also  is  a  hook  on  the  other
side.

The  warning  reflector  can  be
stowed. 
(The warning reflector itself is not
included as an original equipment)

Depending on the size and shape of the warning reflector case, etc., you may
not be able to store it.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the deck board, do not apply too much load on the
deck board.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

In  order to  prevent  damage  to  the  grocery  bag  hooks,  do  not  place  large
objects or objects that weight more than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) onto the hooks.

Warning reflector storage space

WARNING

When storing the warning reflector, etc., make sure that it is properly stored.
If  the  warning  reflector  is  not  properly  stored,  it  may  fly  out  during  emer-
gency braking and lead to an accident.

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Installing the luggage cover

Install  one  side  of  the  luggage
cover to the holder. While push-
ing that side in, install the other
side to the opposite holder.

■

Using the luggage cover

Pull out the luggage cover and
secure it to the hook brackets.

■

Removing the luggage cover

Push  one  end  of  the  luggage
cover  inward  and  remove  it
from the holder.

Luggage cover

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Stowing the luggage cover

Remove the deck boards.

Store cover in the center aux-
iliary box.

Return the deck boards to its original position and close it.

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WARNING

●

Do not place anything on the luggage cover. In the event of sudden brak-
ing or turning, the item may go flying and strike an occupant. This could
lead to an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.

●

Make  sure  that  the  rear  edge  of  the  cover  is  laying  flat.  If  the  cover  is
installed with the rear edge raised, the view from the rear window may be
obstructed, which could cause an accident.

●

Make sure that seat belts are not caught up in the luggage cover. If a seat
belt is caught up in the cover, it may not be able to restrain  passengers
properly.

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Other interior features

To  set  the  visor  in  the  forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion,  flip  down,  unhook,  and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the  visor  in  the  side  position,
then slide it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The  light  turns  on  when  the  cover
is opened.

If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.

Sun visors

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Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  leave  the  vanity  lights  on  for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 V DC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not stop normally.

Power outlets

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the lid when the power outlet
is not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to  external  devices.  The  USB  charging  ports  are  for  charging  only.
They are not designed for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to
the  manual  included  with  the  device  before  using  a  USB  charging
port.
Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

■

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

●

When  the USB  charging ports are not  in use,  close the  lids. If  a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.

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A portable device can be charged by just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices according to the Wireless Power
Consortium, such as smart phones and mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This  function  cannot  be  used  with  portable  devices  that  are  larger
than the charging area. Also, depending on the portable device, it may
not operate as normal. Please read the operation manual for portable
devices to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Using the wireless charger

Press  the  power  supply
switch  of  the  wireless  char-
ger.

Switches  on  and  off  with  each
press  of  the  power  supply
switch.
When  turned  on,  the  operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off,
the  on/off  state  of  the  power
supply switch is memorized.

Place  the  charging  side  of
the portable device down.

When  charging,  the  operation
indicator  light  (orange)  comes
on.
If  charging  is  not  occurring,  try
placing  the  portable  device  as
close  to  the  center  of  the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) comes
on.

●

Recharging function

• When charging is complete and after a fixed time in the charge

suspension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved, charging is stopped for a

moment and then it restarts.

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Lighting conditions of operation indicator light

*

: Depending  on  the  portable  device,  there  are  cases  where  the  operation

indicator light will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is
complete.

●

When the operation indicator light flashes
When  an  error  occurs,  the  operation  indicator  light  flashes  an
orange color. Handle the error based on the following table.

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Turning off

When  the  Wireless  charger  power  supply  is
off

Green (comes on)

On Standby (charging possible state)

When charging is complete

*

Orange (comes on)

When  placing  the  portable  device  on  the
charging area (detecting the portable device)

Charging

Operation indicator 

light

Suspected causes

Handling method

Flashing 

repeatedly

once  every  second
(Orange)

Vehicle  to  charger  com-
munication failure.

Contact  your  Toyota
dealer.

Repeatedly 

flashes

3 times  continuously
(Orange)

A  foreign  substance  is
between  the  portable
device and charge area.

Remove  the  foreign
substance 

from

between 

portable

device  and  the  charge
area.

The  portable  device  is
out  of  sync  due  to  the
device being shifted from
its position.

Place 

the 

portable

device  near  the  center
of the charge area.

Repeatedly 

flashes

4 times  continuously
(Orange)

Temperature 

rising

within  the  wireless  char-
ger.

Stop  charging  at  once
and 

start 

charging

again after for a while.

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The wireless charger can be operated when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge standard can be used on compatible devices. 
However, not all Qi standard devices and compatibility are guaranteed. 
Starting with mobile phones and smart phones, it is aimed for low power elec-
trically supplied portable devices of no more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover and accessories not able to handle
Qi are attached to the portable device. Depending on the type of cover and
accessory, it may not be possible to charge. When charging is not performed
even with the portable device placed on the charge area, remove the cover
and accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm that the noise has decreased. If the
noise decreases, continuously pushing the power supply switch of the wire-
less charger for 2 seconds, the frequency of the charger can be changed and
the noise can be reduced. 
Also, on that occasion, the operation indicator light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle interior, charging
cannot  be  done.  When  the  door  is  opened  and  closed,  charging  may  be
temporarily suspended.

●

When  charging,  the  wireless  charging  device  and  portable  device  will  get
warmer, however this is not a malfunction. 
When a portable device gets warm while charging, charging may stop due
to the protection function on the portable device side. In this case, when the
temperature of the portable device drops significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while searching for the portable device a
sound will be produced, however this is not a malfunction.

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Certifications for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for safety reasons, the driver should not
operate the main part of the portable device while driving.

■

Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

People  with  implantable  cardiac  pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers  or  implantable  cardioverter  defibrillators,  as  well  as
any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about the
usage of the wireless charger. The operations of the wireless charger may
have an affect on medical devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in a possibility of equipment failure and damage,
catch fire, burns due to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic objects between the charging area and the por-
table device while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic objects, etc., to the charger area or porta-
ble device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for disassembly or modifications

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NOTICE

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Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly

In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully charged

●

There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device

●

The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging

●

The charging surface of the portable device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the charge
area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

●

When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not per-
form  normally  or  the  operation  display  lamp  is  flashing  continuously,  it  is
considered that the wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording
media, etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, data may dis-
appear  under  the  influence  of  magnetism. Also,  do  not  bring  precision
instruments  such  as  wrist  watches,  etc.,  close  to  the  charger,  as  such
objects may break.

●

Do  not  leave  portable  devices  in  the  cabin.  The  temperature  inside  the
cabin may become high, when under the sun, and cause damage to the
device.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a
long time.

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Pull the armrest down for use.

The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not place too much strain on the arm-
rest.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS  curtain  shield  airbags  deploy,  these  items  may  become  projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing  can  be  used  to  support  your
body while sitting on the seat.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.

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Garage door opener



The HomeLink

®

 wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming  methods  on  the  following  pages  to  determine  the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage  door  operation  indica-
tors
Buttons

■

Before programming the HomeLink

®

●

During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.

●

It  is  recommended  that  a  new  battery  be  placed  in  the  remote
control transmitter for more accurate programming.

●

Garage  door  opener  motors  manufactured  after  1995  may  be
equipped with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may
need  a  stepladder  or  other  sturdy,  safe  device  to  reach  the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.



: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors,  gates,  entry  doors,  door  locks,  home  lighting  systems,
security systems, and other devices.

HomeLink

®

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Programming the HomeLink

®

Steps 

 through 

 must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press  and  release  the  HomeLink

®

  button  you  want  to  program

and check that the HomeLink

®

 indicator light flashes orange.

Point  the  remote  control
transmitter  for  the  device  at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25  to  75  mm)  from  the
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Keep  the  HomeLink

®

  indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming  a  device  other  than  an  entry  gate  (for  U.S.A.
owners)

Press  and  hold  the  remote  control  transmitter  button  until  the
HomeLink

®

 indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

rapidly  flashing  green  (rolling  code)  or  continuously  lit  green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond  intervals,  repeatedly,  until  the  HomeLink

®

  indicator  light

changes  from  slowly  flashing  orange  to  rapidly  flashing  green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

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Test  the  HomeLink

®

  operation  by  pressing  the  newly  pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

●

Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device
has completed. The garage door or other device should oper-
ate when a HomeLink

®

 button is pressed and released.

●

Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor
or  other  device  is  equipped  with  a  rolling  code. To  complete
programming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

®

 button for

2 seconds then release it.

●

If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed
to “Programming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button  on  the  garage  door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is  attached  to  the  unit.  The
name  and  color  of  the  button
may  vary  by  manufacturer.
Refer  to  the  Owner’s  manual
supplied  with  the  garage  door
opener motor for details.

Press  and  release  the
“Learn” or “Smart” button. 
Perform 

  within  30  sec-

onds after performing 

.

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Press  and  hold  the  desired
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the

vehicle)  for  2  seconds  and
release  it.  Repeat  this
sequence 

(press/hold/

release)  up  to  3  times  to
complete programming.
If  the  garage  door  opener
motor  operates  when  the
HomeLink

®

 

button 

is

pressed,  the  garage  door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

 signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way  communication  is  only  available  if  the  garage  door  opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has
been  completed,  if  the  garage  door  opener  motor  is  trained  to
HomeLink

®

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly  green  and  the  light  on  the  garage  door  opener  motor  will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled. 

If the indicators do not flash, perform 

 

and 

 within the first 10

presses  of  the  HomeLink

®

  button  after  programming  has  been

completed.

Press  a  programmed  HomeLink

®

  button  to  operate  a  garage

door. 
Within  1  minute  of  pressing  the  HomeLink

®

  button,  after  the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment  of  2-way  communication  with  the  garage  door
opener,  both  garage  door  operation  indicators  in  the  vehicle  will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

®

 button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

®

 button.

When the HomeLink

®

 indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to  hold  the  HomeLink

®

  button  and  perform  “Programming  the

HomeLink

®

” 

 (it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

®

 indicator

to start flashing).

Press  the  appropriate  HomeLink

®

  button.  The  HomeLink

®

  indicator

light should turn on.

The  status  of  the  opening  and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a  compatible  device.  (To  check
device  compatibility,  refer  to
www.HomeLink.com.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the garage
door  and  the  vehicle,  such  as  houses  and  trees,  feedback  signals
from the garage door may not be received. To recall the previous door
operation  status,  press  and  release  either  HomeLink

®

  buttons

 and 

 or 

 and 

 simultaneously. The last

recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

®

Garage door operation indicators

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1
2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons  for  10  seconds  until  the
HomeLink

®

 

indicator 

light

changes  from  continuously  lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase  the  programs  stored  in  the
HomeLink

®

 memory.

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 memory

●

The  registered  codes  are  not  erased  even  if  the  battery  cable  is  discon-
nected.

●

If  learning  failed  when  registering  a  different  code  to  a  HomeLink

®

  button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The  battery  side  of  the  transmitter  must  be  pointed  away  from  the
HomeLink

®

.

■

Certifications for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

 memory (all three codes)

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior.......... 576

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior........... 581

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements................... 587

General maintenance........ 590
Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 593

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions ..................... 594

Hood ................................. 597
Positioning a floor jack ...... 599
Engine compartment......... 600
Tires .................................. 614
Tire inflation pressure ....... 623
Wheels .............................. 626
Replacing the tire .............. 629
Air conditioning filter.......... 640
Wiper insert 

replacement .................... 644

Electronic key battery........ 647
Checking and replacing 

fuses ............................... 650

Headlight aim .................... 653
Light bulbs......................... 655

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

●

Working  from  top  to  bottom,  liberally  apply  water  to  the  vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.

●

Wash  the  vehicle  body  using  a  sponge  or  soft  cloth,  such  as  a
chamois.

●

For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.

●

Wipe away any water.

●

Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.

If  water  does  not  bead  on  a  clean  surface,  apply  wax  when  the  vehicle
body is cool.

■

Before car washes

Check that the fuel filler door and charging port lid on your vehicle are closed
properly.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes  used  in  automatic  car  washes  may  scratch  the  vehicle  surface,
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear  spoiler  may  not  be  washable  in  some  automatic  car  washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As  water  may  enter  the  cabin,  do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  near  the  gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.

Perform  the  following  to  protect  the  vehicle  and  maintain  it  in
prime condition:

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Note for a smart key system

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place  the  key  in  a  position  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  separate  from  the  vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. (

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Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-repellent coating

The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.

●

Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.

●

Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.

●

Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the
windows.

●

Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:

●

Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of  neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

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WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

■

While charging

Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.

■

When  cleaning  the  windshield  (vehicles  with  rain-sensing  windshield
wipers)

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When  washing  the  vehicle,  be  careful  not  to  touch  the  pipe  until  it  has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

■

Precaution  regarding  the  rear  bumper  with  Blind  Spot  Monitor  (if
equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If  the  wiper  switch  is  in  the

 

  posi-

tion,  the  wipers  may  operate  unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result  in  hands  being  caught  or  other
serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

●

When  the  upper  part  of  the  windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand

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NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.

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To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms

When  lifting  the  wiper  arms  away  from  the  windshield  pull  the  driver  side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When  using an  automatic car wash  (vehicles with  rain-sensing  wind-
shield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in the 

 position, the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

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When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from the high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may not operate as normal.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover),  connectors  or  the  following  parts. The  parts  may  be  damaged  if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body.  Otherwise  resin  section,  such  as  moldings  and  bumpers,  may  be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.

●

Do  not  wash  the  underside  of  the  vehicle  using  a  high  pressure  car
washer.

●

Do  not  use  the  washer  on  the  area  around  the  charging  port  lid.  Water
could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.

■

When raising the windshield wiper arms

Make  sure  to  hold the hook parts of  the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only  the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.

Hook parts

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

●

If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.

●

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
all remaining traces of detergent.

●

Wipe  the  surface  with  a  dry,  soft  cloth  to  remove  any  remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.

●

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

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Clean the air intake vents and fil-
ters by the following procedures to
prevent dust from accumulating in
them,  or  to  prevent  them  from
clogging.

The filters are attached to the back
side of the air intake vent grilles.

■

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

Remove the dust from the vents
and  filters  with  a  vacuum
cleaner etc.

Clean  the  vents  of  the  both
sides.

■

Cleaning the filters

If  “Maintenance  required  for  Traction  battery  cooling  parts  See
owner’s manual” is shown on the multi-information display, remove
the  air  intake  vent  grilles  on  the  both  sides  of  the  rear  seat  and
clean the filters.

Insert  a  flathead  screwdriver
etc. to the notch at the top of
the grille, and disconnect the
tab  at  the  bottom  to  remove
the grille.

Turn  over  the  rubber  portion
beside the grille to insert the flat-
head screwdriver.
To  prevent  damage,  cover  the
tip  of  the  flathead  screwdriver
with a rag.

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

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Remove the filter.

Remove  dust  using  a  vac-
uum cleaner etc. to clean the
filter.

Also,  remove  dust  on  the  grille
as  well  as  on  the  filter  using  a
vacuum cleaner.

Reinstall the filter to the origi-
nal position.

Be careful not  to deform  the fil-
ter  or  allow  a  gap  between  the
filter  and  the  installation  posi-
tion when installing the filter.

Insert the tab at the bottom of
the grille to the position, and
push the  opposite side  edge
in to secure the grille.

Reinstall the grille to the original
position  while  turning  over  the
rubber portion.

Start the hybrid system and check that the warning message on
the multi-information display disappears.

It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.

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Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge
or  brush  to  apply  the  foam.  Rub  in  overlapping  circles.  Do  not  use  water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.

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Seat belts

Clean  with  mild  soap  and  lukewarm  water  using  a  cloth  or  sponge.  Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

■

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

●

Dust on the air intake vents or filters may interferes cooling of the hybrid bat-
tery  (traction  battery)  and  results  in  poor  electricity  and  fuel  consumption.
Clean the air intake vents and filters periodically.

●

If continuing to drive the vehicle with “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” shown on the multi-information dis-
play,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  may  overheat,  leading  to
decreasing  in  distance  that  can  be  driven  using  the  electric  motor.  It  may
cause poor electricity and fuel consumption or a malfunction. If the warning
message is shown, clean the air intake vents and filters immediately.

●

Improper handling may result in damage to the grille or filters. If you have
any concerns about cleaning the filters, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If the warning message on the multi-information display does not disappear
after cleaning the filters, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Timing  of  cleaning  filters  differs  depending  on  the  use  environment  of  the
vehicle.

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WARNING

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Water in the vehicle

●

Do  not  splash  or  spill  liquid  in  the  vehicle,  such  as  on  the  floor,  in  the
hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  air  intake  vent,  and  in  the  luggage  com-
partment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
(



P. 38)

An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:
Do not let the wireless charger (



P. 557) get wet. Failure to do so may

cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause electric
shock resulting in death or serious injury.

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Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat  portions:  Organic  substances  such  as  benzene  or  gasoline,

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-

hol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

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Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.

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Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(



P. 377).

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Cleaning the inside of the rear window

●

Do  not  use  glass  cleaner  to  clean  the  rear  window,  as  this  may  cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

■

When cleaning the air intake vents and filters

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle.

●

When  removing  the  air  intake  vent  grille,  make  sure  to  turn  the  power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.

●

Do not use water or other liquid to clean the air intake vents or filters.

●

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

●

Carefully handle the removed filters not to damage.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.

●

Make  sure  to  reinstall  the  filters  and  vents  to  its  original  positions  after
cleaning.
The shape of the left side and right side filters are different. When remov-
ing both filters, be careful not to mistake the left-right installation direction.

●

Do  not  install  anything  but  the  filters  exclusive  for  this  vehicle  to  the  air
intake vents or use the vehicle without installing the filters.

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Maintenance requirements

General maintenance should be performed on a daily basis. This can
be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.

Scheduled  maintenance  should  be  performed  at  specified  intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.

For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself. 
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty
coverage.

The use of Toyota repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s War-
ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-
ular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following main-
tenance:

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.

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Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)

After  the  required  maintenance  is  preformed  according  to  the  maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:

While the hybrid system is operating, switch the multi-information display to

the 

 screen. (



P. 246)

Press 

  or 

  of  the  meter  control  switches,  select 

  (“Vehicle

Settings”), and then press 

.

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control switches, select “Maintenance Sys-

tem”, and then press 

.

Press 

 or 

  of  the  meter  control  switches,  select  “Oil  Maintenance”,

and then press 

.

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control switches, select “Yes”, and then press

.

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Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operation of
all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep  a  copy  of  the  repair  order.  It  proves  that  the  maintenance  that  has
been  performed  is  under  warranty  coverage.  If  any  problem  should  arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.

A  message  will  be  displayed  when  the
reset procedure has been completed.

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WARNING

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If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper  maintenance  could  result  in  serious  damage  to  the  vehicle  and
possible serious injury or death.

■

Handling of the 12-volt battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause  cancer  and  birth  defects  and  other  reproductive  harm.  Work  in  a
well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia  to  cause  cancer  and  birth  defects  or  other  reproductive  harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead  compounds  which  are  known  to  cause  brain  damage.  Wash  your
hands after handling. (



P. 607)

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General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed  at  the  intervals  specified  in  the  “Owner’s  Warranty
Information  Booklet”  or  “Owner’s  Manual  Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you  notice  should  be  brought  to  the  attention  of  your  Toyota
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connections.

 (



P. 607)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the correct level? (



P. 610)

Engine/power 

control

unit coolant

Is  the  engine/power  control  unit  coolant  at  the
correct level?

(



P. 604)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the correct level? (



P. 601)

Exhaust system

There  should  not  be  any  fumes  or  strange
sounds.

Radiator/condenser

The radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects. 

(



P. 606)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer fluid?

(



P. 612)

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Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal

• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly

(without uneven pedal effort or catching).

Hybrid 

transmission

“Park” mechanism

• When parked on a slope and the shift position

is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-

ance from the floor?

 (



P. 737)

• Does  the  brake  pedal  have  the  correct

amount of free play?

 (



P. 737)

Brakes

• The vehicle should not pull to one side when

the brakes are applied.

• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The  brake  pedal  should  not  get  too  close  to

the floor when the brakes are applied.

Head restraints

• Do  the  head  restraints  move  smoothly  and

lock securely?

Indicators/buzzers

• Do  the  indicators  and  buzzers  function  prop-

erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? (



P. 653)

Parking brake

• Does  the  parking  brake  pedal  move

smoothly?

• When  parked  on  a  slope  and  the  parking

brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat controls operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does  the  steering  wheel  have  the  correct

amount of free play?

• There should not be any strange sounds com-

ing from the steering wheel.

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Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-

erly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage

after the vehicle has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

• The tires should not be damaged or exces-

sively worn.

• Have the tires been rotated according to the

maintenance schedule?

• The wheel nuts should not be loose.

Windshield wipers

• The wiper blades should not show any signs

of  cracking,  splitting,  wear,  contamination  or
deformation.

• The wiper blades should clear the windshield

without streaking or skipping.

Charging equipment

Items

Check points

Charging cable

• Check  the  conditions  of  the  charging  cable

and charging connector. 

(



P. 120)

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is operating

Turn  the  hybrid  system  off  and  ensure  that  there  is  adequate  ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) 

programs

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.

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. 607)

• Grease

• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level 
(



P. 610)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1704

or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid

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

Engine/power
control  unit  cool-
ant level 
(



P. 604)

• “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

For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

For Canada:
“Toyota  Super  Long  Life  Coolant”  is  pre-mixed  with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

Engine oil level
(



P. 601)

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

Fuses (



P. 650)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

Hybrid battery 
(traction battery) 
air intake vent 
(



P. 582)

• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Flathead screwdriver

Headlight aim 
(



P. 653)

• Phillips-head screwdriver

Light bulbs
(



P. 655)

• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

nal

• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench

Radiator and con-
denser (



P. 606)

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Tire inflation 

pressure 

(



P. 623)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid
(



P. 612)

• 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”, “Ignition ON” or mileage display 
(



P. 210) on the main display and the “READY” indicator are both off.

●

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

●

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.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

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



P. 606)

■

Safety glasses

Wear  safety  glasses  to  prevent  flying  or  falling  material,  fluid  spray,  etc.
from getting in your eyes.

Items

Parts and tools

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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.

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Hood

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull  the  auxiliary  catch  lever
and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.

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.

■

To prevent burns

■

After installing the support rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.

■

When closing the hood

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the supporting rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing  the  hood  without  returning  the  support  rod  properly  could  cause  the
hood to bend.

Do  not  touch  the  air  conditioning  pipes
when  the  air  conditioning  compressor  is
operating or after it is  stopped,  because
the air conditioning pipes are hot.
Touching  by  hands  before  the  air  condi-
tioning  pipes  cool  down  may  cause
burns.

When  closing  the  hood,  take  extra  care
to  prevent  your  fingers  etc.  from  being
caught.