Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 9

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: 



P.716)

1

Press the “AUTO” switch.

The dehumidification function 

begins to operate. Air outlets and 

fan speed are automatically 

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air 
flow modes are operated, the 
automatic mode indicator goes 
off. However, automatic mode 
for functions other than that 
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a 

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow 
so that priority is given to the 
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the 
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air 
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.

Requires registered tech-
nician to service air con-
ditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing (if equipped)

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces when the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

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 per-

formed by your Toyota dealer. 

When a part of the air condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

Front seat concentrated 
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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Front seat concentrated airflow 
mode operates in the following 
situations.



No passengers are detected 
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is 
not operating

While operating, 

 illumi-

nates.

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Manually turning front seat 
concentrated airflow mode 
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to 
the front seats only and to all 
seats can be switched via switch 
operation. When the mode has 
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press 

 on the air condition-

ing operation panel and switch 
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow 
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the 
seats

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Operation of automatic airflow 

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable 

interior, airflow may be directed to 

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is 

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started, 

if passengers move around inside 

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the 

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow 

control

Even if the function is manually 

switched to directing airflow to only 

the front seats, when a rear seat is 

occupied, it may automatically direct 

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow 

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the 

power switch to OFF.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, 

turn the power switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent 
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when the 
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will 
automatically turn off after a period 
of time.

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
change according to the 
selected air flow mode.

If equipped

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Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing 
the air outlets



Front

1

Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

*

3

Close the vent

*

*

: If equipped (center air outlets 

only)



Rear (if equipped)

1

Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

A

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel 
on/off

The indicator light comes on when 
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.



Front

Turns the seat heaters on/off

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/seat heat-

ers

*

/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by 
pulling air through the seat 
upholstery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors

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 dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the 

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

Operating the seat heat-
ers

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High temperature

2

Low temperature

When the seat heater is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the seat 
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in 
the neutral position. The indicator 
will turn off.



Rear

Turns the seat heaters on/off

The indicator light comes on when 
the seat heater is operating.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Turns the seat heaters and ven-
tilators on/off

Each time the switch is pressed, 
the operation condition changes as 
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

1

Turns the seat heater on

The level indicators (yellow) 

 

light up during operation.

2

Turns the seat ventilator on

The level indicators (green) 

 

light up during operation.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions 

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

Operating the seat heat-
ers and ventilators

A

A

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Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

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Air conditioning system-linked 

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, 

the fan speed of the seat ventilator 

may increase according to the fan 

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions 

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

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6-2. Using the interior lights

6-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.535)

Front interior lights/personal lights (



P.534, 535)

Open tray lights (if equipped)

*

Footwell lights (if equipped)

*

Front cup holder lights (if equipped)

*

*

: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.

When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these 
lights will reduce intensity.

■

Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A

B

C

D

E

Operating the interior 
lights

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Turns the switch to the door 
position (door linked)

When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the lights turn 
on.

1

Turns the door position on

2

Turns the lights off

■

Rear interior light

1

Turns the light off

2

Turns the door position on

When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the light turns 
on.

3

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system (vehi-

cles with smart key system)

The lights automatically turn on/off 

according to the power switch 

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic 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 to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

■

The interior lights will turn on 

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the interior lights will 

turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20 

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off 

manually. However, in order to help 

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until 

safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on 

automatically depending on the 

force of the impact and conditions of 

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before 

the lights turn off) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P.716)

Operating the personal 
lights

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NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

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

Open tray (



P.540)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.539)

Bottle holders (



P.539)

Console box (



P.538)

Cup holders (



P.538)

Glove box (



P.537)

Pull up the lever to open the 
glove box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

F

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the vehicle

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 con-

tact with other stored items, the 

lighter may catch fire or the 

spray can may release gas, 

causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

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Lift the lid while pushing the but-
ton to release the lock.

■

Console box tray (if equipped)

The tray can be removed and stored 

in the bottom of the console box.



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the 

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may 

occur due to an occupant being 

struck by the open glove box or 

the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

Cup holders

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

Front



Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.

Push the lid.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

cups or beverage cans in the cup 

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be 

stored in the cup holders even if 

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury. If possible, cover hot 

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury.

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not 

stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass 

and paper cups containing liquid 

in the bottle holders. The contents 

may spill and glasses may break.

Auxiliary boxes

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not leave the auxiliary box 

open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

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

Driver’s side



Front passenger’s side



Front of console

Vehicles with wireless charger: 



P.549

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing

Do not store items heavier than 

0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary 

box to open and the items inside 

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

Open tray

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open 

tray

Observe the following precautions 

when putting items in the open 

tray. Failure to do so may cause 

items to be thrown out of the tray 

in the event of sudden braking or 

steering. In these cases, the items 

may interfere with pedal operation 

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray 

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray 

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that 

may protrude over the tray’s 

edge.

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Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for 
securing loose items.

■

Flipping the deck board 
upside down

The deck board can be flipped 
upside down (resin side up) 
depending on the situation.

Original position

Underside (resin side)

■

Changing the deck board 
positions

Height of the deck board can be 
changed by setting the deck 
board under the floor.

Upper

Lower

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the 

hooks to their stowed positions 

when not in use.

Deck board

A

B

A

B

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1

Pull up the tab to raise the 
deck board and move it 
toward you to remove.

2

Place the deck board through 
the groove and move for-
ward.

■

Setting the deck board 
upright

When taking out the tools, the 
deck board can be set upright.

When the back surface (resin sur-
face) of the deck board is facing up, 
flip it back to the original position.

1

Pull up the tab to raise the 
deck board and fold it for-
ward.

2

Place the edge 

 into the 

groove, and with the deck 
board in a standing state, put 
the edge 

 into the holes.

WARNING

■

When operating the deck 

board

Do not place anything on the deck 

board when operating the board. 

Otherwise, your fingers may be 

caught or an accident may result 

causing injuries.

A

B

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

Type A



Type B

■

Removing the partition plate

Disengage the claws

■

Installing the luggage cover

1

Compress the both ends of 
the luggage cover and insert 
into the recess to install.

2

Pull out the luggage cover 
and hook it onto the anchors.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck board closed.
In the event of sudden braking, an 

accident may occur due to an 

occupant being struck by the deck 

board or the items stored under 

the deck board.

Side auxiliary box

Luggage cover (if 
equipped)

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Removing the luggage 
cover

1

Release the cover from the 
left and right anchors and 
allow it to retract.

2

Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.

■

Stowing the luggage cover

1

Open the rear deck board 
and remove the side deck 
covers.

When the back surface (resin sur-

face) of the deck board is facing up, 

remove the deck board.

2

Place the both ends of the 
luggage cover into the 
holder.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the 

luggage cover is securely 

installed/stowed. Failure to do 

so may result in serious injury in 

the event of sudden braking or a 

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the 

luggage cover. In the event of 

sudden braking 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 luggage cover could 

result in damage to the luggage 

cover, possibly causing death or 

serious injury to the child.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the lug-

gage cover

Do not place anything on top of 

the luggage cover. When rolling 

up the luggage cover, objects 

may be caught in the cover, dam-

aging the cover and generating 

noise.

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6-4.Using the other interior features

1

To set the visor in the forward 
position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side 
position, flip down, unhook, 
and swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender (if 
equipped), 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.

■

Automatic light off to prevent 

12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when 

the power switch is turned to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

Please use a power supply for 
electronic goods that use less 
than 12 VDC /10 A (power con-
sumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, 
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected 
power outlets is less than 120 
W.

■

Front

Open the lid.

■

Console box (if equipped)

Open the console box and open 
the lid.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the vanity lights on 

for extended periods while the 

hybrid system is off.

Power outlet

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Rear (if equipped)

Open the lid.

■

Luggage compartment (if 
equipped)

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the hybrid system may not stop nor-

mally.

The USB charging ports are 
used to supply 2.1 A of electric-
ity 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 prop-
erly. Refer to the manual 
included with the device before 
using a USB charging port.

NOTICE

■

When power outlet is not in 

use

To avoid damaging the power out-

let, close the power outlet lid 

when the power outlet is not in 

use.
Foreign objects or liquids that 

enter the power outlet may cause 

a short circuit.

■

To prevent blown fuse

Do not use an accessory that 

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

hybrid system is off.

USB charging ports (if 
equipped)

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Using the USB charging 
ports



Console box



Rear

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be 

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

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 communi-

cate 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 vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external 

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids 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 exter-

nal 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 exter-

nal device or the cable of an 

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging 

ports for a long period of time 

when the hybrid system is off.

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A portable device can be 
charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible 
portable devices according to 
the Wireless Power Consortium, 
such as smartphones 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 opera-
tion manual for portable devices 
to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark 
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

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 indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off, the 

on/off state of the power supply 

switch is memorized.

2

Place the charging side of 
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

A

B

C

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cator light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try plac-

ing 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.

■

Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

*

: Depending on the portable 

device, there are cases where the 
operation indicator light will con-
tinue being lit up orange even 
after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator 
light flashes

When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an 
orange color.
Handle the error based on the 
following tables.

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 com-
plete

*

Orange 
(comes 
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the 
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

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• Flashing repeatedly once 

every second (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times 

continuously (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times 

continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible 

devices.

However, not all Qi standard 

devices and compatibility are guar-

anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and 

smartphones, it is aimed for low 

power electrically 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 porta-

ble 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 wireless char-

ger for 2 seconds, the frequency of 

the charger can be changed and the 

noise can be reduced.Also, on that 

occasion, the operation indicator 

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

If the power 
switch is in ACC: 
Turn the power 
switch to ON.
If the power 
switch is in ON: 
Turn the power 
switch to OFF 
and then back to 
ON.
If the operation 
indicator light still 
blinks after per-
forming the 
above proce-
dure, contact 
your Toyota 
dealer.

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

A foreign sub-
stance is 
between the por-
table device and 
charge area.

Remove the for-
eign substance 
from between 
portable device 
and the charge 
area.

The portable 
device is out of 
sync due to the 
device being 
shifted from the 
center of the 
charge area.

Place the porta-
ble device near 
the center of the 
charge area.

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the 
wireless charger.

Stop charging at 
once and start 
charging again 
after for a while.

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light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless 

charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be 

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done. 

When the door is opened and 

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily 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 tem-

perature of the portable device 

drops significantly, charge again.

●

Depending on usage of the porta-

ble device, it may not be fully 

charged. This is not a malfunction.

●

When using a mobile phone near 

a wireless charger, the call sensi-

tivity and communication speed 

may be reduced.

■

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.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.569

■

Label indicating precautions for 

using the wireless charger

There is a label on the wireless 

charger. Follow the instructions on 

the label.

■

Certification 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 driv-

ing.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac 

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or 

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult 

their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may 

have an affect on medical 

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

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 portable device 

while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic 

objects, etc., to the charger area 

or portable 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

●

Do not hit or apply a strong 

force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

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 por-

table 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 display, 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 alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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Fold down the armrest for use.

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

NOTICE

●

When other wireless keys (that 

emit radio waves) are being 

used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-
mentioned, when the charger 
does not perform normally or the 
operation display lamp is flashing 
continuously, it is considered that 
the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact authorized 
Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage 

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, 

such as credit cards, a contact-

less IC card, or magnetic 

recording media, etc., close to 

the charger while charging, oth-

erwise, data may disappear 

under the influence of magne-

tism. Also, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist 

watches, etc., close to the char-

ger, 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 dis-

charge

When the hybrid system is 

stopped, do not use the wireless 

charger for a long time.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when 

getting in or out of the vehicle or 

rising from your seat.

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The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.

*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control 

system in your vehicle has 3 
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different 
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following 
pages to determine the method 
which is appropriate for the 
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is 

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or 

put a heavy load on the assist 

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be 

hanged on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or 

other hard or sharp objects on the 

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may 

become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can 
be programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate 

garage doors, gates, entry 
doors, door locks, home 
lighting systems, security 
systems, and other devices.

System components

A

B

C

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operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Illuminates above each button 
selected.

HomeLink

®

 icon

Garage door operation indi-

cators

HomeLink

®

 logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

 is oper-

ating.

When the HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the logo disappears even 
while the HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Setting icon

Press the menu button to change 
the setting.

Menu buttons

HomeLink

®

 buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 

memory

●

The registered codes are not 

erased even if the 12-volt battery 

cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering 
a different code to a HomeLink

®

 

button that already has a code 

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, American 

Samoa and Puerto Rico

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at 

www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-

800-355-3515.

■

Before programming 
HomeLink

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors, 
gates, or other devices may 
operate. For this reason, 
make sure that people 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 
successful programming.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage 

door or other remote control 

device

The garage door or other device 

may operate, so ensure people 

and objects are out of danger to 

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety 

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 com-

patible transceiver with any 

garage door opener or device that 

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety 

standards.
This includes any garage door 

that cannot detect an interfering 

object. A door or device without 

these features increases the risk 

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or 
play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Programming HomeLink

®

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

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.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

2

 through 

4

 must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror: Press the 
HomeLink

®

 button or menu 

button

When the HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed:
Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial will be 

displayed to assist you program-
ming the HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial 

is displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed.
When the menu button is pressed:

Press the menu button 

 and 

select the “Set Up >”. Homelink

®

 

Training Tutorial will be displayed 

to assist you programming the 
HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial 

is displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed.

2

Press and release the 
HomeLink

®

 button you want 

to program and check that 
the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes (orange).

3

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.

4

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the remote con-
trol 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 

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

Programming an entry gate 
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote 
control transmitter button at 2 
second intervals, repeatedly, 
until the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing 
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

5

Test the HomeLink

®

 opera-

tion by pressing the newly 
programmed button and 
observing the HomeLink

®

 

indicator light:



HomeLink

®

 indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a 
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or 
other device should operate 
when a HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

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

®

 button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other 
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

6

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

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code 
system

Two or more people may be 
needed to complete rolling code 
programming.

1

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.

2

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

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

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3

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 program-
ming.
If the garage door opener 
motor operates when the 
HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door 
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the 
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through 
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only 
available if the garage door 
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device 
compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

1

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

®

, both garage 

door operation indicators will 
flash rapidly (green) and the 
light on the garage door 
opener motor will blink twice, 
indicating that 2-way commu-
nication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 

presses of the HomeLink

®

 button 

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed 
HomeLink

®

 button to oper-

ate a garage door.

3

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 indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash 
rapidly (green) and the light 
on the garage door opener 
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion 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:

1

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor starts flashing orange, 
release the HomeLink

®

 but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

” 

1

 (it takes 

20 seconds for the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator to start 

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter 

must be pointed away from the 
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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 garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

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.)

Operating HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

A

B

A

B

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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 oper-
ation status, press and release 
either HomeLink

®

 buttons 

 

and 

 or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

with auto anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror), 

 and 

 

or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

with Digital Rear-view Mirror) 
simultaneously. The last 
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside 
buttons 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.

Green

Opening/closing 

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be 

received

Erasing the entire 
HomeLink

®

 memory (all 

three codes)

Color

Status

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7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

566

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

569

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

572

General maintenance..

573

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

576

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

577

Hood ...........................

579

Positioning a floor jack

580

Engine compartment...

582

12-volt battery .............

588

Tires ............................

590

Tire inflation pressure .

605

Wheels ........................

607

Air conditioning filter....

609

Cleaning the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) air intake 
vent and filter.............

611

Wiper insert replacement

..................................

615

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

..................................

618

Checking and replacing 

fuses..........................

621

Light bulbs...................

624

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7-1.Maintenance and care



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 deterio-
rates.

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

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if 

equipped)

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 continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system (if 

equipped)

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 following correction pro-

cedures 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 system. (



P.148)

■

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 follow-

ing precautions.

• 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 driving or parking in hot 

weather

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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rior

Perform the following to 
protect the vehicle and 
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

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■

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 alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of 

the engine compartment. Doing 

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield 

(vehicles with rain-sensing 

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

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.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the 

windshield where the raindrop 

sensor is located is touched by 

hand

A

B

●

When a wet rag or similar is 

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the 

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop 

sensor body or if something 

bumps into the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the 

exhaust pipes to become quite 

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be 

careful not to touch the pipes until 

they have cooled sufficiently, as 

touching hot exhaust pipes can 

cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is 

chipped or scratched, the system 

may malfunction. If this occurs, 

consult your Toyota dealer.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration 

and corrosion on the body 

and components (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 contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke, 

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical 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 cor-

roding, remove any dirt and 

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

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 sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the 

lenses.

■

When using an automatic car 

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate and the 

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure 

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do 

not let water from the high-pres-

sure washer directly hit the 

camera or the area around the 

camera. Due to the shock from 

the high pressure water, it is 

possible that the device may not 

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close 

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or 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 con-

tinuously 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 windshield, the 

air conditioning system may not 

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of 

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

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



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

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-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 keeping the carpet as 

dry as possible.

■

Handling the 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 and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each 
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle 
interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in 

the vehicle, such as on the floor, 

on the rear seats, in the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) air 

intake vent or in the luggage 

compartment. (



P.79)

Doing so may cause the hybrid 

battery, electrical components, 

etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle 

interior wet. 

(



P.36)

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.549) 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.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use a 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.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and 
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened 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.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types 

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or 

cause streaks or damage to 

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or 

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene, 

and alcohol

●

Do not use a polish wax or pol-

ish cleaner. The instrument 

panel’s or other interior part’s 

painted surface may be dam-

aged.

■

Preventing damage to leather 

surfaces

Observe the following precautions 

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from 

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to 

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in 

the shade, especially during 

summer.

●

Do not place items made of 

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax 

on the upholstery, as they may 

stick to the leather surface if the 

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

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 con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch 

the lens. (



P.244)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear 

window

●

Do not use a glass cleaner to 

clean the rear window, as this 

may cause damage to the rear 

window defogger heater wires. 

Use a cloth dampened with 

lukewarm water to gently wipe 

the window clean. Wipe the win-

dow in strokes running parallel 

to the heater wires.

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires.

Cleaning the leather areas

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

■

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.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.



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

Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas

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■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine 

Toyota parts be used for repairs to 

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 

replacement or if a repair shop other 

than a Toyota dealer performs 

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

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 operations of 

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It 

proves that the maintenance that 

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem 

should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Toyota 

dealer will promptly take care of it.

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 inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

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

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care 
and regular maintenance 
are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to 
perform regular checks. 
Toyota recommends the fol-
lowing maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly 

maintained

Improper maintenance could 

result in serious damage to the 

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt bat-

tery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its 

constituents, and a wide variety 

of automobile components con-

tain 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 pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California 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 con-

tain lead and lead compounds 

which are known to cause brain 

damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (



P.588)

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Scheduled maintenance

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Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is 

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the 

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure 

described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

 

on the multi-information display.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Vehicle Settings”. Then press 
and hold 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then 
press 

.

4

Select “Yes” and press 

.

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

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals 
is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Information Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general 
maintenance items that 
should be performed at the 
intervals specified in the 
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion 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.

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is run-

ning

Turn the hybrid system off and 

ensure that there is adequate 

ventilation before performing 

maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(



P.586)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant

Is the 
engine/power con-
trol unit coolant at 
the correct level? 
(



P.584)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(



P.582)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and 
condenser should 
be free from for-
eign objects. 
(



P.585)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.587)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.588)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

pedal should 
move smoothly 
(without uneven 
pedal effort or 
catching).

Hybrid trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
shift position is in 
P, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Items

Check points

Brake pedal

• Does the brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the brake 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor?

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play?

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?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers 
function prop-
erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

Items

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Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• 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 con-

trols operate 
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?

• There should not 

be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Items

Check points

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors 

operate 
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine 

hood lock system 
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not 

be any signs of 
fluid leakage 
after the vehicle 
has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure 
correct?

• The tires should 

not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.

• Have the tires 

been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts 

should not be 
loose.

Windshield 
wipers/rear 
window wiper

• The wiper blades 

should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.

• The wiper blades 

should clear the 
windshield/rear 
window without 
streaking or skip-
ping.

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The OBD system determines 
that a problem exists some-
where 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 driv-
ing 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 sys-
tem will not be cleared unless 
the vehicle is driven 40 or more 
times.

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

Emission inspection 

and maintenance (I/M) 

programs

Some states have vehicle 
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD 
(On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system 
monitors the operation of 
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not 
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

When the malfunction 
indicator lamp still 
remains on after several 
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 fol-
low the correct procedure as 
given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt bat-
tery condi-
tion 
(



P.588)

• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.586)

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 4 or SAE 
J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding brake 
fluid)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant level
(



P.584)

• “Toyota Super 

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar 
high quality eth-
ylene 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 Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 50% coolant 
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 55% coolant 
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only 

for adding coolant)

Engine oil 
level
(



P.582)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or 
equivalent

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding engine 
oil)

Fuses 
(



P.621)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating 
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Hybrid bat-
tery (traction 
battery) air 
intake vent 
(



P.611)

• Vacuum cleaner, 

etc,

• Phillips screw-

driver

Light bulbs
(



P.624)

• Bulb with same 

number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal

• Phillips-head 

screwdriver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator and 
condenser 
(



P.585)



Tire inflation 
pressure
(



P.605)

• Tire pressure 

gauge

• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid
(



P.587)

• 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.

Items

Parts and tools

■

When working on the engine 

compartment

●

Make sure that “IGNITION ON” 

on the multi-information display 

and the “READY” indicator are 

both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools 

away from the moving fan.

●

Be careful not to touch the 

engine, power control unit, radi-

ator, 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 compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or 

expose an open flame to fuel or 

the battery. Fuel and battery 

fumes are flammable.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator 

grille

Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the 

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant 

temperature is high. (



P.585)

■

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.

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1

Pull the hood lock release 
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Push the auxiliary catch lever 
to the left and lift the hood.

3

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into 
the slot.

Hood

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

Opening the hood

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 seri-

ous injury.

■

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

When closing the hood, take extra 

care to prevent your fingers etc. 

from being caught.

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■

Front

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod 

to its clip before closing the hood. 

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could 

cause the hood to bend.

Positioning a floor 

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-
low the instructions in the 
manual provided with the 
jack and perform the opera-
tion safely. 
When raising your vehicle 
with a floor jack, position 
the jack correctly. 
Improper placement may 
damage your vehicle or 
cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Rear

582

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Fuse boxes (



P.621)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.583)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.582)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.586)

Radiator (



P.585)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.585)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.585)

Washer fluid tank (



P.587)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.584)

■

12-volt battery



P.588

With the engine at operating 
temperature and turned off, 

Engine compartment

Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the 
engine oil

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check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level 
ground. After warming up the 
engine and turning off the 
hybrid system, wait more 
than 5 minutes for the oil to 
drain back into the bottom of 
the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

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.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert 
it fully.

■

Checking the oil type and 
preparing the items needed

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



Engine oil selection



P.686



Oil quantity (Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

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.

1

Remove the oil filler cap by 
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by 
turning it clockwise.

A

B

C

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■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will 

be consumed while driving. In the 

following situations, oil consump-

tion 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 inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine 

speeds or with a heavy load, 

when towing, or when driving 

while accelerating or decelerating 

frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for 

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

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

■

Engine coolant reservoir

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially 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 recy-

cling 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 dip-

stick 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 neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an 

organic solvent such as brake 

cleaner.

Checking the coolant

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Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

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



P.677)

■

Power control unit coolant 
reservoir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

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



P.678)

■

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.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% 

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% 

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within 

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses, 

engine/power control unit coolant 

reservoir 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 sys-

tem.

Check the radiator and con-
denser, and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If either of the above parts is 
extremely dirty or you are not 
sure of their condition, have 

A

B

C

A

B

C

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is 

hot

Do not remove the engine/power 

control unit coolant reservoir 

caps.
The cooling system may be under 

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant 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.

Checking the radiator and 
condenser

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your vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

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

■

Adding fluid

1

Slide and lift up the rubber 
strip to partly remove it as 
shown.

2

Disconnect the claws and 
remove the service cover.

3

Remove the reservoir cap.

4

Add brake fluid slowly while 
checking the fluid level.

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

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is 

hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and 

cause serious injuries, such as 

burns.

■

When the electric cooling fan 

is operating

Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.
With the power switch in ON 

mode, the electric cooling fan may 

automatically start to run if the air 

conditioning is on and/or the cool-

ant temperature is high. Be sure 

the power switch is OFF when 

working near the electric cooling 

fan or radiator grille.

Checking and adding the 
brake fluid

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■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture 

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid 

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly 

opened brake fluid.

If any washer does not work or 
the warning message appears 
on the multi-information display, 
the washer tank may be empty. 
Add washer fluid.

Fluid 
type

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

Adding the 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 

hybrid system, 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 lead-

ing to problems of the washer 

fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as 

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the 

washer fluid bottle.

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The 12-volt battery is located in 
the right-hand side of luggage 
compartment.

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt bat-

tery produces hydrogen gas which 

is flammable and explosive. There-

fore, observe the following precau-

tions before recharging:

●

If recharging with the 12-volt bat-

tery installed on the vehicle, be 

sure to disconnect the ground 

cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on 

the charger is off when connecting 

and disconnecting the charger 

cables to the 12-volt battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the 12-volt battery (vehicles 

with smart key system)

●

The hybrid system may not start. 

Follow the procedure below to ini-

tialize the system.

1

Shift the shift lever to P.

2

Open and close any of the doors.

3

Restart the hybrid system.

●

Unlocking the doors using the 

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the 12-volt battery. If this 

happens, use the wireless remote 

control or the mechanical key to 

lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start the hybrid system with the 

power switch in ACC. The hybrid 

system may not start with the 

power switch turned off. How-

ever, the hybrid system will oper-

ate 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 dis-

connected. Make sure to turn off 

the power switch before discon-

nect 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 hybrid system will not start 

even after multiple attempts at all 

methods above, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

12-volt battery

Location

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-

tery

The 12-volt battery contains poi-

sonous 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 touch-

ing 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 electro-

lyte.

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1

Open the deck board 
(



P.541)

2

Disengage the 12 claws and 
pull the luggage side cover to 
remove it.

When installing the luggage side 

cover, make sure that the claws are 

installed securely.

Make sure that the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals are not corroded 
and that there are no loose con-
nections, cracks, or loose 

WARNING

●

Wear protective safety glasses 

when working near the 12-volt 

battery.

●

Keep children away from the 

12-volt battery.

■

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 insuf-

ficient ventilation.

■

Emergency measures regard-

ing electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water 
for at least 15 minutes and get 
immediate medical attention. If 
possible, continue to apply water 
with a sponge or cloth while trav-
eling to the nearest medical facil-
ity.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. 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 
clothing and follow the procedure 
above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

Drink a large quantity of water or 
milk. Get emergency medical 
attention immediately.

■

When there is insufficient 12-

volt battery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient 

fluid in the 12-volt battery. There 

is a possible danger that the 12-

volt battery may explode.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the 12-volt 

battery

Never recharge the 12-volt bat-

tery while the hybrid system is 

operating. Also, be sure all acces-

sories are turned off.

Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover

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clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

Check if the treadwear indica-
tors 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, 

A

B

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in 
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.

Checking tires

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C

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

■

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 can-

not 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.

■

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.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the number given by 

dividing the maximum load by 1.10 

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 

Regulation 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. (

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P.696)

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Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance 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 pro-
vide better traction in snow and to 
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use 
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction 
performance compared with snow 
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, 
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion 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. 
(

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P.378)