Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 10

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■

If the tread on snow tires wears 

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as 

snow tires is lost.

Rotate the tires in the order 
shown.

To equalize tire wear and extend 
tire life, Toyota recommends that 
tire rotation is carried out at the 
same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system after tire rota-
tion. (if equipped)

Front

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing 

tires

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as 

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different 

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than 

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted 

or bias-ply tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season 

and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been 

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not 

know how they were used previ-

ously.

●

Do not tow if your vehicle has a 

compact spare tire installed.

NOTICE

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving 

on roads with loose surfaces or 

potholes.

These conditions may cause 

losses in tire inflation pressure, 

reducing the cushioning ability of 

the tires. In addition, driving on 

rough roads may cause damage 

to the tires themselves, as well as 

the vehicle’s wheels and body.

■

If tire inflation pressure of 

each tire becomes low while 

driving

Do not continue driving, or your 

tires and/or wheels may be 

ruined.

Tire rotation

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When rotating the tires (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning 

system)

Make sure that the power switch is 

OFF. If the tires are rotated while 

the power switch is in ON, the tire 

position information will not be 

updated. If this accidentally occurs, 

either turn the power switch to OFF 

and then to ON, or initialize the sys-

tem after checking that the tire pres-

sure is properly adjusted.

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



If the tire pressure drops 
below a predetermined level, 
the driver is warned a screen 
display

*

 and by a warning 

light. (



P.649)

*

: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only



Vehicles with tire inflation 
pressure display function 
only: The tire pressure 
detected by the tire pressure 
warning system can be dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display. (



P.98)

The illustration used is intended 
as an example, and may differ 
from the image that is actually 
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

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Routine tire inflation pressure 

checks

The tire pressure warning system 

does not replace routine tire inflation 

pressure checks. Make sure to 

check tire inflation pressure as part 

of your routine of daily vehicle 

checks.

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Tire inflation pressure

*

*

: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only

●

It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure 

after the power switch is turned to 

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation 

pressure after inflation pressure 

has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes 

with temperature. 

The displayed values may also be 

different from the values mea-

sured using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire 

pressure warning system may 

not operate properly (if 

equipped)

●

In the following cases, the tire 

pressure warning system may not 

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are 

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not an OE (Original 

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

Tire pressure warning 
system (if equipped)

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• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire 

is equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the 

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on 

the vehicle, particularly around the 

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is 

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If wheel without tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters 

are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters is 

not registered in the tire pressure 

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in 

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, 

cellular phone, cordless phone or 

other wireless communication 

device

If tire position information is not cor-
rectly displayed due to the radio 
wave conditions, the display may be 
corrected by driving and changing 
the radio wave conditions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the 

time taken for the warning to start 

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure 

declines rapidly for example when 

a tire has burst, the warning may 

not function.

■

Warning performance of the tire 

pressure warning system (if 

equipped)

The warning of the tire pressure 

warning system will change in 

accordance with the conditions 

under which it was initialized. For 

this reason, the system may give a 

warning even if the tire pressure 

does not reach a low enough level, 

or if the pressure is higher than the 

pressure that was adjusted to when 

the system was initialized.

■

Certification for tire pressure warning system



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

and Puerto Rico

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

*1

:Vehicles with tire pressure warn-

ing system only

When replacing tires or wheels, 
tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters must also be 
installed.



Except for models made in 
Japan

*2

 without tire inflation 

pressure display function

When new tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are 
installed, new ID codes must be 
registered in the tire pressure 
warning computer and the tire 
pressure warning system must 
be initialized. (



P.602)

Installing tire pressure 
warning valves and trans-
mitters

*1

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:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.684)



For models made in Japan

*2

 

without tire inflation pressure 
display function

When new tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are 
installed, new ID codes must be 
registered in the tire pressure 
warning computer and the tire 
pressure warning system must 
be initialized. Have tire pressure 
warning valve and transmitter ID 
codes registered by your Toyota 
dealer.

*2

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.684)

■

When replacing the tires and 

wheels (vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

If the ID code of the tire pressure 

warning valve and transmitter is not 

registered, the tire pressure warning 

system will not work properly. After 

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 1 

minute and stays on to indicate a 

system malfunction.

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The tire pressure warning 
system must be initialized 
in the following circum-
stances:



When rotating the tires.



When changing the tire.



After registering the ID codes. 
(



P.602)

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

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, 

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and 

tire valve caps (vehicles with 

tire pressure warning system)

●

When removing or fitting the 

wheels, tires or the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer 

as the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters may be 

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

●

Make sure to install the tire 

valve caps. If the tire valve caps 

are not installed, water could 

enter the tire pressure warning 

valves and the tire pressure 

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, 

do not use tire valve caps other 

than those specified. 

The cap may become stuck.

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system (if 
equipped)

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How to initialize the tire 
pressure warning system



Vehicles without tire inflation 
pressure display function

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and stop the hybrid 
system.

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
(



P.690)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Turn the power switch to ON.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“Vehicle Settings” and then 
press and hold 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“TPWS” and then press 

.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select the 
“Set Pressure”. Then press 
and hold 

.

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning 

System” will be displayed on the 

multi-information display and the 

tire pressure warning light will blink 

3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.



Vehicles with tire inflation 
pressure display function

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and stop the hybrid 
system for 20 minutes or 
more.

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
(



P.690)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Start the hybrid system.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

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Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“Vehicle Settings” and then 
press and hold 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“TPWS” and then press 

.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select the 
“Set Pressure”. Then press 
and hold 

.

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning 

System” will be displayed on the 

multi-information display and the 

tire pressure warning light will blink 

3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the 

multi-information display. Also, “--” 

is displayed for inflation pressure of 

each tire on the multi-information 

display while the tire pressure 

warning system determines the 

position.

8

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

When initialization is complete, the 

inflation pressure of each tire will be 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if initialization does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe 

place for approximately 20 minutes 

and then drive the vehicle again.

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When initializing

●

Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: Initial-

ization is performed while driving 

at a vehicle speed of approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.

●

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure. Also, make sure the 

tires are cold before carrying out 

initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

●

Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: The tire 

pressure warning system can be 

initialized by yourself, but depend-

ing on the driving conditions and 

driving environment, initialization 

may take some time to complete.

■

The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the 

power switch to OFF during initial-

ization, it is not necessary to 

restart the initialization again as 

initialization will restart automati-

cally when the power switch has 

been turned to ON for the next 

time.

●

If you accidentally perform initial-

ization when initialization is not 

necessary, adjust the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level 

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

●

Vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function only: While 

the position of each tire is being 

determined and the inflation pres-

sures are not being displayed on 

the multi-information display, if the 

inflation pressure of a tire drops, 

the tire pressure warning light will 

come on.

■

When initialization of the tire 

pressure warning system has 

failed (vehicles without tire 

inflation pressure display func-

tion)

Initialization can be completed in a 

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few minutes. However, in the follow-

ing cases, the settings have not 

been recorded and the system will 

not operate properly. If repeated 

attempts to record tire inflation pres-

sure settings are unsuccessful, 

have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

●

When operating the tire pressure 

warning reset switch, the tire pres-

sure warning light does not blink 3 

times.

●

After driving for a certain period of 

time since the initialization has 

been completed, the warning light 

comes on after blinking for 1 min-

ute.

■

If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly 

(vehicles with tire inflation pres-

sure display function)

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization may take longer than usual 

to be completed or may not be 

possible. Normally, initialization 

completes within approximately 

30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy 

traffic or another situation where 

other vehicles are driven close by, 

it may take time for the system to 

recognize the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehi-

cles.

If initialization does not complete 
after driving for 1 hour or more, park 
the vehicle in a safe place for 
approximately 20 minutes and then 
drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during 

initialization, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from 

the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was 

not completed properly and the 

system will not operate properly. 

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning 

light does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing initialization, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 

approximately 1 minute and then 

illuminates.

If the inflation pressure of each tire 
is still not displayed, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.



For models made in Japan

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without tire inflation pressure 
display function

Every tire pressure warning 
valve and transmitter has a 
unique ID code. In addition to 

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pres-

sure without first adjusting the tire 

inflation pressure to the specified 

level. Otherwise, the tire pressure 

warning light may not come on 

even if the tire inflation pressure is 

low, or it may come on when the 

tire inflation pressure is actually 

normal.

Registering ID codes 
(vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)

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the set of tire pressure warning 
system sensor ID codes initially 
registered to the vehicle, a sec-
ond set of ID codes can be reg-
istered. A second set of tire 
pressure warning system sensor 
ID codes can be registered at 
your Toyota dealer. When 2 sets 
of ID codes have been regis-
tered, either ID code set can be 
selected.

*1

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.684)



Except for models made in 
Japan

*2

 without tire inflation 

pressure display function

*2

:The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.684)

Every tire pressure warning 
valve and transmitter has a 
unique ID code. When replacing 
a tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter, it is necessary 
to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, 
perform the following procedure.

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place, wait for approximately 
20 minutes, and then start 
the hybrid system.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Vehicle Settings”, and then 
press and hold 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS”, and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Change Wheel”. Then press 
and hold 

 until the tire 

pressure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.
Vehicles with a tire inflation pres-

sure display function only:
Then a message will be displayed 

on the multi-information display.
When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warning 

light will blink for approximately 1 

minute then illuminate and “--” will 

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

mation display.

6

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

When registration is completed, the 

tire pressure warning light will go off 

and the inflation pressure of each 

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tire will be displayed on the multi-

information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if registration does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, perform the procedure again 

from the beginning.

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Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.599)

■

When registering ID codes

●

ID code registration is performed 

while driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

●

Before performing ID code regis-

tration, make sure that no wheels 

with tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters installed are near 

the vehicle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire 

pressure warning system after 

registering the ID codes. If the 

system is initialized before regis-

tering the ID codes, the initialized 

values will be invalid.

●

ID codes can be registered by 

yourself, but depending on the 

driving conditions and driving 

environment, registration may 

take some time to complete.

●

As the tires will be warm when 

registration is completed, make 

sure to allow the tires to cool 

before performing initialization.

■

Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration 

after it has been started, turn the 

power switch to OFF before driv-

ing the vehicle. If the vehicle is 

driven after ID code registration is 

started, to cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start 

procedure again and turn the 

power switch to OFF before driv-

ing.

●

If ID code registration has been 

canceled, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will blink for approxi-

mately 1 minute when the power 

switch is turned to ON and then 

illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

ing system will be operational 

when the tire pressure warning 

light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn 

off even after several minutes 

have elapsed, ID code registration 

may not have been canceled cor-

rectly. To cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start 

procedure again and then turn the 

power switch to OFF before driv-

ing.

■

If ID codes are not registered 

properly

●

In the following situations, ID code 

registration may take longer than 

usual to be completed or may not 

be possible. Normally, registra-

tion completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

If ID code registration is not com-

plete after driving for approxi-

mately 30 minutes, continue 

driving for a while.

• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before 

driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter installed is 

inside or near the vehicle

If registration does not complete 
after driving for 1 hour or more, per-
form the ID code registration proce-
dure again from the beginning.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during 

registration, the data up to that 

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point is reset, so perform the reg-

istration procedure again from the 

beginning.

●

In the following situations, ID code 

registration will not be started or 

was not completed properly and 

the system will not operate prop-

erly. Perform the ID code registra-

tion procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID 

code registration, the tire pressure 

warning light does not blink slowly 

3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing ID code registration, 

the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute 

and then illuminates.

If the ID codes cannot be registered 
even when performing the above 
procedure, contact your Toyota 
dealer.

The recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure and tire size 
are displayed on the tire and 
loading information label. 
(



P.690)

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain the 
proper tire inflation pres-
sure. Tire inflation pressure 
should be checked at least 
once per month. However, 
Toyota recommends that 
tire inflation pressure be 
checked once every two 
weeks. (



P.690)

Checking the specified 
tire inflation pressure

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Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

1

Remove the tire valve cap.

2

Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire 
valve.

3

Read the pressure using the 
gauge gradations.

4

If the tire inflation pressure is 
not at the recommended 
level, adjust the pressure. If 
you add too much air, press 
the center of the valve to 
deflate.

5

After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement 
and adjustment, apply soapy 
water to the valve and check 
for leakage.

6

Put the tire valve cap back 
on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check 

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least 

once a month.

Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation 

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation 

pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor 

handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, 

have it checked by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire 

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are 

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked 

for at least 3 hours or has not 

been driven for more than 1 mile 

or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate 

cold tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is 

properly inflated based only on its 

appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation 

pressure to be higher after driving 

as heat is generated in the tire. Do 

not reduce tire inflation pressure 

after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity 

weight. Passengers and luggage 

weight should be placed so that 

the vehicle is balanced.

Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure

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

*

.

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or 
types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been 
straightened

■

When replacing wheels (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning 

system)

The wheels of your vehicle are 

equipped with tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters that allow 

the tire pressure warning system to 

provide advance warning in the 

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are 

replaced, tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters must be 

installed. (



P.593, 608)

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to 

save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly 

inflated, the following conditions 

may occur which could lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting 

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire 

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire 

damage

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road 

hazards, expansion joints, 

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps 

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt 

or moisture may get into the valve 

and cause an air leak, resulting in 

decreased tire inflation pressure.

Wheels

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

Wheel selection

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

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



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



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



Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent 
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your 
wheels.

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual, 

as this may result in a loss of 

handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a 

leaking wheel which is designed 

for a tubeless tire. Doing so may 

result in an accident, causing 

death or serious injury.

■

When installing the wheel 

nuts

Never use oil or grease on the 

wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and 

grease may cause the wheel nuts 

to be excessively tightened, lead-

ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. 

In addition, the oil or grease can 

cause the wheel nuts to loosen 

and the wheel may fall off, caus-

ing an accident and resulting in 

death or serious injury. Remove 

any oil or grease from the wheel 

bolts or wheel nuts.

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed 

wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to 

leak air during driving, possibly 

causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters 

(vehicles with tire pressure 

warning system)

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and 

transmitters, make sure to have 

tires serviced by your Toyota 

dealer or other qualified service 

shop. In addition, make sure to 

purchase your tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine 

Toyota wheels are used on your 

vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not work 

properly with non-genuine 

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
tions

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1

Turn the power switch to 
OFF.

2

Open the glove box and slide 
off the damper.

3

Push in each side of the 
glove box to disconnect the 
claws, and then slowly and 
fully open the glove box while 
supporting it.

4

With the glove box fully open, 
slightly lift up the glove box 
and pull toward the seat to 
detach the bottom of the 
glove box.

Do not use excessive force if the 

glove box does not detach when 

lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward 

the seat while slightly adjusting the 

height of the glove box.

5

Unlock the filter cover (

), 

pull the filter cover out of the 
claws (

), and remove the 

filter cover.

Air conditioning filter

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

Removal method

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6

Remove the filter case.

7

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

The “

UP” marks shown on the 

filter should be pointing up.

8

When installing, reverse the 
steps listed.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

tioning filter according to the mainte-

nance schedule. In dusty areas or 

areas with heavy traffic flow, early 

replacement may be required. (For 

scheduled maintenance information, 

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual 

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”.)

■

If air flow from the vents 

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check 

the filter and replace if necessary.

NOTICE

■

When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always 

installed. Using the air condition-

ing system without a filter may 

cause damage to the system.

■

When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified proce-

dure to remove the glove box 

(



P.609). If the glove box is 

removed without following the 

specified procedure, the hinge of 

the glove box may become dam-

aged.

■

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in 

the direction of arrow to release 

the fitting, pay attention not to 

apply excessive force to the 

claws. Otherwise, the claws may 

be damaged.

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Remove the dust from the air 
intake vent with a vacuum 
cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to 
suck out dust and clogs. Attempting 
to blow out dust and clogs using an 
airgun, etc. may push it into the air 
intake vent. (



P.614)

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

1

Turn the power switch to 
OFF.

2

Using a Phillips screwdriver, 
remove the clip.

3

Remove the air intake vent 
cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-

tration to disengage the 8 claws, 

starting from the claw in the upper 

right corner and pull the cover 

toward the front of the vehicle to 

remove it.

4

Remove the air intake vent 
filter.

Disengage the 4 center claws from 

Cleaning the hybrid 

battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vent 

and filter

To prevent the fuel econ-
omy from being affected, 
visually inspect the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) air 
intake vent periodically for 
dust and clogs. If it is dusty 
or clogged or if “Mainte-
nance Required for Trac-
tion Battery Cooling Parts 
See Owner’s Manual” is 
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, clean the air 
intake vent using the follow-
ing procedures:

Cleaning the air intake 
vent

If dust and clogs cannot 
be completely removed

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the filter.

Disengage the claws in the order of 

 and 

 to remove the filter from 

the cover.

5

Remove the dust and clogs 
from the filter using a vacuum 
cleaner, etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust 

and clogs from the inside of the air 

intake vent cover.

6

Reinstall the filter to the 
cover.

Engage the claws in the order of 

 and 

.

Engage the 4 center claws to install 

the filter.
Make sure that the filter is not 

crooked or deformed when install-

ing it.

7

Install the air intake vent 
cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as shown 

in the illustration and push the 

cover to engage the 8 claws.

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Using a Phillips screwdriver, 
install the clip.

■

Scheduled maintenance of the 

air intake vent is necessary 

when

In some situations such as when the 

vehicle is used frequently or in 

heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air 

intake vent may need to be cleaned 

more regularly. For details, refer to 

“Owner’s Warranty Information 

Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement”.

■

Cleaning the air intake vent

●

Dust in the air intake vent may 

interfere with the cooling of the 

hybrid battery (traction battery). If 

charging/discharging of the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) becomes 

limited, the distance that the vehi-

cle can be driven using the electric 

motor (traction motor) may be 

reduced and the fuel economy 

may be reduced. Inspect and 

clean the air intake vent periodi-

cally.

●

Improper handling of the air intake 

vent cover and filter may result in 

damage to them. If you have any 

concerns about cleaning the filter, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Maintenance Required for 

Traction Battery Cooling Parts 

See Owner’s Manual” is shown 

on the multi-information display

●

If this warning message is shown 

on the multi-information display, 

remove the air intake vent cover 

and clean the filter. (



P.611)

●

After cleaning the air intake vent, 

start the hybrid system and check 

that the warning message is no 

longer shown.

It may take approximately 20 min-

utes after the hybrid system is 

started until the warning message 

disappears. If the warning mes-

sage does not disappear, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the air intake 

vent

●

Do not use water or other liq-

uids to clean the air intake vent. 

If water is applied to the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) or 

other components, a malfunc-

tion or fire may occur.

●

Before cleaning the air intake 

vent, make sure to turn the 

power switch to OFF to stop the 

hybrid system.

■

When removing the air intake 

vent cover

Do not touch the service plug 

located near the air intake vent. 

(



P.77)

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NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake 

vent

When cleaning the air intake vent, 

make sure to only use a vacuum 

to suck out dust and clogs. If a 

compressed air blow gun, etc. is 

used to blow out dust and clogs, 

the dust or clogs may be pushed 

into the air intake vent, which may 

affect the performance of the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

and cause a malfunction.

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle

●

Do not allow water or foreign 

matter to enter the air intake 

vent when the cover is 

removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed 

filter so that it will not be dam-

aged. If the filter is damaged, 

have it replaced with a new filter 

by your Toyota dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filter 

and cover to their original posi-

tions after cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air 

intake vent other than the exclu-

sive filter for this vehicle or use 

the vehicle without the filter 

installed.

■

If “Maintenance Required for 

Traction Battery Cooling 

Parts See Owner’s Manual” is 

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the vehicle is continuously 

driven with the warning message 

(indicating that charging/discharg-

ing of the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) may become limited) dis-

played, the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) may malfunction. If the 

warning message is displayed, 

clean the air intake vent immedi-

ately.

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Windshield wiper blade 
removal and installation

1

While holding the hook por-
tion 

 of the wiper arm, first 

lift up the driver side, and 
then lift up the passenger 
side.

When returning the wiper arms to 

their original positions, first lower 

the passenger side, and then lower 

the driver side.

2

Lift the stopper using a flat-
head screwdriver as shown 
in the illustration.

To prevent damage to the wiper 

arm, protect the tip of the screw-

driver with a rag.

3

Slide the wiper blade to 
remove it from the wiper arm.

When installing, reverse the steps 

listed.

■

Wiper insert replacement

1

Pull the wiper insert to 
remove the claw of the wiper 
blade from the stopper, and 
pull out the wiper insert.

Wiper insert replace-

ment

When replacing the wiper 
insert, perform the following 
procedure to operate each 
wiper.

Windshield wipers

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Stopper

Claw

2

Remove the 2 metal plates 
from the wiper insert pulled 
out, and install the plates to a 
new wiper insert.

Make sure that the cutout location 

and warp direction of the metal 

blades are same as the original.

3

Install the wiper insert to the 
wiper blade from the side 
without the stopper.

4

Secure the stopper of the 
wiper insert with the claw of 
the wiper blade.

1

Lift up the rear window wiper 
arm head cap.

2

Move the wiper blade until a 
click sound can be heard and 

the claw detaches, and then 
remove the wiper blade from 
the wiper arm.

3

Pull the wiper insert out past 
the stopper on the wiper 
blade, and then continue to 
pull until it is completely 
removed.

Lightly grasp between the claws of 

the wiper blade to allow the wiper 

insert to lift up, making it easier to 

remove.

4

Remove the 2 metal plates 
from the old wiper insert and 

Rear window wiper

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install them to the replace-
ment wiper insert.

5

Insert the wiper insert starting 
from the claw at the center of 
the wiper blade. Pass the 
wiper insert through the 3 
claws so that it sticks out 
from the stopper, and then 
pass the wiper insert through 
the final remaining claw.

Applying a small amount of washer 

fluid to the wiper insert can make it 

easier to insert the claws into the 

grooves.

6

Check that the wiper blade 
claws are fitted in the 
grooves of the wiper insert.

If the wiper blade claws are not fit-

ted in the grooves of the wiper 

insert, grasp the wiper insert and 

slide it back and forth multiple times 

to insert the claws into the grooves.
Lightly lift up the center of the wiper 

insert to make the rubber easier to 

slide.

7

When installing a wiper 
blade, reverse the procedure 
in step 

1

.

After installing the wiper blade, 

check that the connection is locked.

■

Wiper blade and wiper insert 

handling

Improper handling may result in 

damage to the wiper blades or wiper 

insert. If you have any concerns 

about replacing the wiper blades or 

wiper insert yourself, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

When lifting the windshield 

wipers

●

When raising the wiper arms off 

the windshield, lift up the driver 

side first, and then lift up pas-

senger side. When returning the 

wipers to their original position, 

return the passenger side first.

●

Do not lift a windshield wiper by 

the wiper blade. Otherwise, the 

wiper blade may be deformed.

●

Do not operate the wiper lever 

when the windshield wipers are 

lifted. Otherwise, the wind-

shield wipers may contact the 

hood, possibly resulting in dam-

age to the windshield wipers 

and/or hood.

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■

If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system (if 

equipped) and wireless remote 

control will not function properly.

●

The operational range will be 

reduced.

Prepare the following before 
replacing the battery:



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at 

your Toyota dealer, local electrical 

appliance shops or camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or 

equivalent type recommended by 

the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries accord-

ing to the local laws.



Vehicles without smart key 
system

1

Remove the cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate 

size. Forcedly prying may cause 

the cover damaged.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage

●

Be careful not to damage the 

claws when replacing the wiper 

insert.

●

After the wiper blade is removed 

from the wiper arm, place a 

cloth, etc., between the rear 

window and wiper arm to pre-

vent damage to the rear win-

dow.

●

Be sure not to pull excessively 

on the wiper insert or deform its 

metal plates.

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key bat-

tery

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

Items to prepare

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To prevent damage to the key, 

cover the tip of the screwdriver with 

a rag.

2

Remove the battery cover.

If the battery cover is difficult to 

remove, lift the edge to remove it.

3

Remove the depleted bat-
tery.

When removing the battery, use a 

screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

4

Install the battery cover with 
the tab facing up.

Push the entire edge of the battery 

cover into the key.

5

Install the key cover.

Align the key cover with the key 

and then press it straight into the 

key.
Make sure that the key cover is 

securely installed without any gaps 

between it and the key.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

1

Release the lock and remove 
the mechanical key.

2

Remove the key cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate 

size. Forcedly prying may cause 

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the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, 

cover the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a rag.

3

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

When removing the cover, the elec-

tronic key module may stick to the 

cover and the battery may not be 

visible. In this case, remove the 

electronic key module in order to 

remove the battery.
When removing the battery, use a 

screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

4

When installing, reverse the 
steps listed.

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. 

Doing so may cause chemical 

burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery 

is used in the electronic key. If a 

battery is swallowed, it may 

cause severe chemical burns in 

as little as 2 hours and may 

result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed 

batteries from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly 

closed, stop using the electronic 

key and stow the key in the 

place where children cannot 

reach, and then contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a 

battery or put a battery into a 

part of your body, get emer-

gency medical attention imme-

diately.

■

To prevent battery explosion 

or leakage of flammable liq-

uid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new 

battery of the same type. If a 

wrong type of battery is used, it 

may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to 

extremely low pressure due to 

high altitude or extremely high 

temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a bat-

tery.

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 care

1

Turn the power switch to 
OFF.

2

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment: Type A 
fuse box (if equipped)

Push claw 

 and 

 to com-

pletely release the lock, and then lift 
up the cover.



Engine compartment: Type B 
fuse box

Push claw 

 and 

 to com-

pletely release the lock, and then lift 
up the cover.

NOTICE

■

For normal operation after 

replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery 

to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other 

component inside the remote 

control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery 

terminals.

Checking and replac-

ing fuses

If any of the electrical com-
ponents do not operate, a 
fuse may have blown. If this 
happens, check and replace 
the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing 
fuses

A

B

A

B

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

Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.



Right side luggage compart-
ment

Open the deck board. (



P.541)

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.

Remove the cover

3

Remove the fuse.

Only type A fuse can be removed 

using the pullout tool.

4

Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new 

fuse of an appropriate amperage 

rating. The amperage rating can be 

found on the fuse box lid.



Type A

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

A

B

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in

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nance and

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

Type B

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure 

that the tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even 

after the fuse has been replaced, 

a bulb may need replacement. 

(



P.624)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a cir-

cuit

The fuses are designed to blow, 

protecting the wiring harness from 

damage.

A

B

A

B

WARNING

■

To prevent system break-

downs and vehicle fire

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the vehicle, and possibly a 

fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher 

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in 

place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota 

fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a 

wire, even as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse 

boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical over-

load determined and repaired by 

your Toyota dealer as soon as 

possible.

■

To prevent damage to the 

engine compartment fuse box 

cover

When opening the fuse box, com-

pletely release the claw locks 

before lifting up the cover. Other-

wise, the claws may be damaged.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Check the wattage of the light 
bulb to be replaced. (



P.692)



Front (type A)

Front turn signal/parking 
lights

Fog lights (if equipped)

Front side marker lights



Front (type B)

Front turn signal lights

Fog lights (if equipped)

Front side marker lights



Rear

Rear turn signal lights

Back-up lights

■

Lights that need to be 
replaced by your Toyota 
dealer



Headlights



Daytime running lights



Parking lights (type B)



Side turn signal lights (if 
equipped)



Tail lights



Stop lights



Rear side marker lights

Light bulbs

You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The 
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on 
the bulb. If necessary bulb 
replacement seems difficult 
to perform, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
For more information about 
replacing other light bulbs, 
contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb 
replacement

Bulb location

A

B

C

A

B

C

A

B

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7

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in

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nance and

 care



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights



Outer foot lights (if equipped)

■

LED lights

The lights other than the following 

lights each consist of a number of 

LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, 

take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer to have the light replaced.

●

Front turn signal lights

●

Parking lights (type A)

●

Front side marker lights

●

Fog lights (if equipped)

●

Rear turn signal lights

●

Back-up lights

■

Condensation build-up on the 

inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up 

on the inside of the light lens does 

not indicate a malfunction. Contact 

your Toyota dealer for more infor-

mation in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up 

on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the light.

■

Front turn signal/parking 
lights (type A)

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

■

Front turn signal lights 
(type B)

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Replacing light bulb

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2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

■

Front side marker lights 
(type A)

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

■

Front side marker lights 
(type B)

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

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7

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in

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nance and

 care

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

■

Fog lights (if equipped)

1

To allow enough working 
space, turn the steering 
wheel.

2

Remove the screws.

3

Remove the screws and 
clips, partly remove the 
fender liner.

4

Unplug the connector

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5

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

6

Set the new light bulb.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb 

with the mounting, and insert. Turn 

it clockwise to set.

7

Set the connector.

Shake the bulb base gently to 

check that it is not loose, turn the 

front fog lights on once and visually 

confirm that no light is leaking 

through the mounting.

8

Reinstall the fender liner.

9

Reinstall the screws.

■

Rear turn signal lights

1

Open the back door and 
remove the cover.

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7

Ma
in

te

nance and

 care

2

Remove the screws and 
remove the unit.

Remove the lamp assembly by pull-

ing it directly backward from the 

rear of the vehicle.

3

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

4

Remove the light bulb.

5

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 

turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

6

Align the grooves on the light 
unit with the claws, and insert 
the light unit straight so that 
the pin on the light unit fit into 
the hole.

Confirm that the light unit is com-

pletely secured.

7

Reinstall the screws.

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8

Reinstall the cover.

■

Back-up lights

1

Open the back door and 
remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the cover, 

protect the tip of the screwdriver 

with a rag.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the cord from the clip 

before turning the bulb base.

3

Remove the light bulb.

4

Install a new light bulb.

5

Install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

Secure the cord with the clip back 

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in

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nance and

 care

again after installing the bulb base.

6

Reinstall the cover.

WARNING

■

Replacing light bulb

●

Turn off the light. Do not attempt 

to replace the bulb immediately 

after turning off the light. 

The bulb become very hot and 

may cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion 

of the light bulb with bare 

hands. When it is unavoidable 

to hold the glass portion, use 

and hold with a clean dry cloth 

to avoid getting moisture and 

oils on the bulb. 

Also, if the bulb is scratched or 

dropped, it may blow out or 

crack.

●

Fully install light bulb and any 

parts used to secure it. Failure 

to do so may result in heat dam-

age, fire, or water entering the 

light unit. This may damage the 

light or cause condensation to 

build up on the lens.

●

Do not attempt to repair or dis-

assemble light bulbs, connec-

tors, electric circuits or 

component parts.

Doing so may result in death or 

serious injury due to electric 

shock.

■

To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulb is fully seated 

and locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb 

before installing to prevent heat 

damage.

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8

8

When

 trou

ble arises

When trouble arises

8-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ....

634

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an emergency

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

635

If the vehicle is trapped in 

rising water................

636

8-2. Steps to take in an emer-

gency

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed.........................

637

If you think something is 

wrong ........................

641

If a warning light turns on or 

a warning buzzer sounds

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

642

If a warning message is dis-

played........................

654

If you have a flat tire....

658

If the hybrid system will not 

start ...........................

667

If you lose your keys ...

668

If the fuel filler door cannot 

be opened .................

669

If the electronic key does 

not operate properly (vehi-
cles with smart key sys-
tem) ...........................

670

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged .....................

672

If your vehicle overheats

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

677

If the vehicle becomes stuck

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

680

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8-1. Essential information

8-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

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

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are 

used for a long time while the 

hybrid system is not operating 

(while the “READY” indicator is 

not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-

tery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the emergency flash-

ers will turn on automatically.

The emergency flashers will turn 

off automatically after operating 

for approximately 20 minutes. To 

manually turn the emergency 

flashers off, press the switch 

twice. (The emergency flashers 

may not turn on automatically 

depending on the force of the 

impact and conditions of the colli-

sion.)

Emergency flashers

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

Operating instructions

635

8-1. Essential information

8

When

 trou

ble arises

1

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

Do not pump the brake pedal 

repeatedly as this will increase the 

effort required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

After slowing down, stop the 
vehicle in a safe place by the 
road.

4

Stop the hybrid system.



If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake 
pedal with both feet to reduce 
vehicle speed as much as 
possible.

4

Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the hybrid sys-
tem:



Vehicles without smart key 
system

Turn the power switch to ACC.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

Press and hold the power switch for 
2 consecutive seconds or more, or 
press it briefly 3 times or more in 
succession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place by the road.

If your vehicle has to 

be stopped in an emer-

gency

Only in an emergency, such 
as if it becomes impossible 
to stop the vehicle in the 
normal way, stop the vehi-
cle using the following pro-
cedure:

Stopping the vehicle

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system has to be 

turned off while driving

●

Power assist for the steering 

wheel will be lost, making the 

steering wheel heavier to turn. 

Decelerate as much as possible 

before turning off the hybrid sys-

tem.

●

Vehicles without smart key sys-

tem: Never attempt to remove 

the key, as doing so will lock the 

steering wheel.

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8-1. Essential information



Remove the seat belt first.



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



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



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

If the vehicle is 

trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is 
submerged in water, remain 
calm and perform the fol-
lowing.

WARNING

■

Using an emergency hammer

*

 

for emergency escape

The front side windows and rear 

side windows, as well as the rear 

window can be shattered with an 
emergency hammer

*

 used for 

emergency escape. However, an 

emergency hammer can not shat-

ter the windshield as it is lami-

nated glass.

*

: Contact your Toyota dealer, or 

aftermarket accessory manu-
facturer for further information 
about an emergency hammer.

■

Escaping the vehicle from the 

window

There are cases where escaping 

the vehicle from the window is not 

possible due to seating position, 

passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency ham-

mer, consider your seat location 

and the size of the window open-

ing to ensure that the opening is 

accessible and large enough to 

escape.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

8-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed

If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your 
vehicle towed by your 
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a 
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system 
for all towing, and abide by 
all state/provincial and local 
laws.
If towing your vehicle with a 
wheel-lift type truck, use a 
towing dolly. (



P.637, 638)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle 

with all four wheels raised off the 

ground. If the vehicle is towed 

with the tires contacting the 

ground, the drivetrain or related 

parts may be damaged, the vehi-

cle may fly off the truck, or elec-

tricity generated by the operation 

of the motor may cause a fire to 

occur depending on the nature of 

the damage or malfunction.

■

While towing (vehicles with 

towing eyelet)

●

When towing using cables or 

chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. 

which place excessive stress on 

the towing eyelets, cables or 

chains. The towing eyelets, 

cables or chains may become 

damaged, broken debris may hit 

people, and cause serious dam-

age.

●

Do not turn the power switch to 

OFF.

There is a possibility that the 

steering wheel is locked and 

cannot be operated.

638

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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



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



The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the 
rear wheels.

WARNING

■

Installing towing eyelets to 

the vehicle (vehicles with 

towing eyelets)

Make sure that towing eyelets are 

installed securely. If not securely 

installed, towing eyelets may 

come loose during towing.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing using a 

wheel-lift type truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the 

rear when the power switch is 

off. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to 

hold the front wheels straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, 

ensure adequate ground clear-

ance for towing at the opposite 

end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the 

vehicle could be damaged while 

being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing with a 

sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, 

either from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle during emergency 

towing (vehicles with towing 

eyelet)

Do not secure cables or chains to 

the suspension components.

■

Recreational towing (behind 

motor home, etc.)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to 

prevent causing serious damage 

to the AWD system and hybrid 

transmission. (



P.209)

Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers 
before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift 
type truck

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the 
front wheels.

When using a flat-bed truck to 
transport the vehicle, use tire 
strapping belts. Refer to the 
owner’s manual of the flat-bed 
truck for the tire strapping 

method.
In order to suppress vehicle 
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and 
turn the power switch to OFF.

If a tow truck is not available in 
an emergency, your vehicle may 
be temporarily towed using 
cables or chains secured to the 
emergency towing eyelets. This 
should only be attempted on 
hard surfaced roads for short 
distances at under 18 mph (30 
km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to 
steer and operate the brakes. 
The vehicle’s wheels, drive 
train, axles, steering and brakes 
must be in good condition.

To have your vehicle towed by 
another vehicle, the towing eye-
let must be installed to your 
vehicle. Install the towing eyelet 
using the following procedure.

1

Take out the wheel nut 
wrench and towing eyelet. 
(



P.659)

2

Using a flathead screw-
driver, remove eyelet cover 

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type 

truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck 

to prevent body damage.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing (vehi-
cles with towing eyelet)

Emergency towing proce-
dure (vehicles with towing 
eyelet)

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

(

), and then remove eyelet 

cover (

).

To protect the bodywork, place a 

rag between the screwdriver and 

the vehicle body as shown in the 

illustration.

3

Insert the towing eyelet into 
the hole and tighten partially 
by hand.

4

Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut 
wrench or hard metal bar.

5

Securely attach cables or 
chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehi-

cle body.

6

Enter the vehicle being towed 
and start the hybrid system.

Turn off the Parking Support Brake 

function (if equipped): 



P.299

If the hybrid system does not start, 

turn the power switch to ON.

7

Shift the shift lever to N and 
release the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.225)

When the shift lever cannot be 

shifted: 



P.221

■

While towing

If the hybrid system is not running, 

the power assist for the brakes and 

steering will not function, making 

steering and braking more difficult.

■

Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is installed in the 

tool bag. (



P.659)

A

B

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8

When

 trou

ble arises



Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air 
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven 
tire wear



Engine coolant temperature 
gauge needle continually 
points higher than normal.



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when 
cornering



Strange noises related to the 
suspension system



Pinging or other noises 
related to the hybrid system



Engine missing, stumbling or 
running roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one 

side when braking



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



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

If you think something 

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your 
vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light

■

Charging system warning light

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but 
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Red)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be 
dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The parking brake system;



The regenerative braking system; or



The electronically controlled brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging 
system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer.

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8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Hybrid system overheat warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine is overheating



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method (



P.677)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated



Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.677)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The hybrid system;



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The emission control system (if equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

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■

SRS warning light

■

ABS warning light

■

Electric power steering system warning light

*

 (warning 

buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification 
system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red/yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric 
Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

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8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

LTA indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illuminates)

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



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

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



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.248, 656)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the 
PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.257

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.267)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking 
assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.294, 654)

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*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

PKSB OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

RCTA OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking 
Support Brake) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.302, 654)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar 
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. (



P.285)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.284, 654)

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8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

Slip indicator light

■

Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/PKSB (if 
equipped) warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;



The TRAC system;



The Trail Mode function; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:



Brake Override System is malfunctioning;



Drive-Start Control is operating;



Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or



Parking Support Brake function (for static 
objects) (if equipped) is operating



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating



Release the accelerator pedal and 
depress the brake pedal.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Parking brake indicator

■

Tire pressure warning light

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display (with 7-inch display 

only).

■

Low fuel level warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)
(Flashes)

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



Operate the parking brake switch once 
again.

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

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

When the light comes on after blinking for 1 min-
ute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Toyota 
dealer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method (



P.651)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 
2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

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8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer

*

)

*

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

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

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

*1

 (warning 

buzzer

*2

)

*1

:These lights illuminate on the multi-information display.

*2

:Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

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

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not 

be heard because of noisy place or 

an audio sound.

■

Front passenger detection sen-

sor, seat belt reminder and 

warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front 

passenger seat, the front passen-

ger detection sensor may cause 

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fas-
ten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, 
the front passenger’s seat belt also needs 
to be fastened to make the warning light 
(warning buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat 
belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

the warning light to flash and the 

warning buzzer to sound even if a 

passenger is not sitting in the 

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, 

the sensor may not detect a pas-

senger, and the warning light may 

not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors 

the airbag sensor assembly, front 

impact sensors, side impact sensors 

(front door), side impact sensors 

(front), driver’s seat position sen-

sor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, 

front passenger occupant classifica-

tion system (ECU and sensors), 

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR 

BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-

senger’s seat belt buckle switch, 

driver’s seat belt pretensioner, front 

passenger’s seat belt pretensioner 

and force limiter, airbags, intercon-

necting wiring and power sources. 

(



P.36)

■

If the malfunction indicator 

lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several 

driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after 

several trips, contact your Toyota 

dealer as soon as possible.

■

Electric power steering system 

warning light (warning buzzer)

When the 12-volt battery charge 

becomes insufficient or the voltage 

temporarily drops, the electric power 

steering system warning light may 

come on and the warning buzzer 

may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning 

light comes on (vehicles with 

tire pressure warning system)

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is 

punctured.
If a tire is punctured: 



P.658

If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch to OFF then 

turn it to ON.
Check if the tire pressure warning 

light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute 

then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the 
tire pressure warning system. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light 

comes on

1

After the temperature of the tires 

has lowered sufficiently, check 

the inflation pressure of each tire 

and adjust them to the specified 

level.

2

If the warning light does not turn 

off even after several minutes 

have elapsed, check that the 

inflation pressure of each tire is 

at the specified level and perform 

initialization. (



P.600)

■

The tire pressure warning light 

may come on due to natural 

causes (vehicles with tire pres-

sure warning system)

The tire pressure warning light may 

come on due to natural causes such 

as natural air leaks and tire inflation 

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the 

tire inflation pressure will turn off the 

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a 

compact spare tire (vehicles 

with tire pressure warning sys-

tem)

The compact spare tire is not 

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

ing valve and transmitter. If a tire 

goes flat, the tire pressure warning 

light will not turn off even though the 

flat tire has been replaced with the 

spare tire. Replace the spare tire 

with the standard tire and adjust the 

tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-

sure warning light will go off after a 

few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not 

function properly (vehicles with 

tire pressure warning system)



P.593

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or 

a warning buzzer sounds 

when a warning message is 

shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

*

Check and follow the message 

shown on the multi-information 

display.
Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

*

: Warning lights illuminate in red 

or yellow and the warning 
buzzer beeps once or sounds 
continuously.

WARNING

■

When the electric power 

steering system warning light 

comes on

When the light comes on yellow, 

the assist to the power steering is 

restricted. When the light comes 

on red, the assist to the power 

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel 

become extremely heavy.

If the steering wheel becomes 

heavier than usual when operat-

ing, hold firmly and operate using 

more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning 

light comes on (vehicles with 

tire pressure warning system)

Be sure to observe the following 

precautions. Failure to do so 

could cause a loss of vehicle con-

trol and result in death or serious 

injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe 

place as soon as possible. 

Adjust the tire inflation pressure 

immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light 

comes on even after tire infla-

tion pressure adjustment, it is 

probable that you have a flat 

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is 

flat, change it with the spare tire 

and have the flat tire repaired by 

the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and 

braking. If the vehicle tires dete-

riorate, you could lose control of 

the steering wheel or the 

brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air 

leakage should occur (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system 

may not activate immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Maintenance of the tires 

(vehicles with tire pressure 

warning system)

Each tire, including the spare (if 

provided), should be checked 

monthly when cold and inflated to 

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire 

inflation pressure label (tire and 

load information label). (If your 

vehicle has tires of a different size 

than the size indicated on the 

vehicle placard or tire inflation 

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation 

pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your 

vehicle has been equipped with a 

tire pressure monitoring system 

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire 

pressure telltale (tire pressure 

warning light) when one or more 

of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the 

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light) illuminates, 

you should stop and check your 

tires as soon as possible, and 

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly 

under-inflated tire causes the tire 

to overheat and can lead to tire 

failure. Under-inflation also 

reduces fuel efficiency and tire 

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

WARNING

Please note that the TPMS (tire 

pressure warning system) is not a 

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s 

responsibility to maintain correct 

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to 

trigger illumination of the TPMS 

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been 

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the 

system is not operating properly. 

The TPMS (tire pressure warning 

system) malfunction indicator is 

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning 

light). When the system detects a 

malfunction, the telltale will flash 

for approximately one minute and 

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle 

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction 

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or 

signal low tire pressure as 

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a 

variety of reasons, including the 

installation of replacement or 

alternate tires or wheels on the 

vehicle that prevent the TPMS 

(tire pressure warning system) 

from functioning properly. Always 

check the TPMS (tire pressure 

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more 

tires or wheels on your vehicle to 

ensure that the replacement or 

alternate tires and wheels allow 

the TPMS (tire pressure warning 

system) to continue to function 

properly.

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8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained 

below may differ from the actual 

messages according to operation 

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

If a message about an operation 

is shown

●

If a message about an operation 

of the accelerator pedal or brake 

pedal is shown

A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be 

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure 

warning system operates 

properly (vehicles with tire 

pressure warning system)

Do not install tires with different 

specifications or makers, as the 

tire pressure warning system may 

not operate properly.

If a warning message 

is displayed

The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of sys-
tem malfunctions, 
incorrectly performed oper-
ations, and messages that 
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is 
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate 
to the message.

If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been 
performed, contact your 
Toyota dealer.

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shown while the driving support sys-
tems such as PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) or the dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range is oper-
ating. If a warning message is 
shown, be sure to decelerate the 
vehicle or follow an instruction 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
A warning message is shown when 
Brake Override System, Drive-Start 
Control or Parking Support Brake (if 
equipped) (



P.190, 298) operates. 

Follow the instructions on the multi-
information display.

●

If a message about an operation 

of the power switch is shown (if 

equipped)

An instruction for operation of the 
power switch is shown when the 
incorrect procedure for starting the 
hybrid system is performed or the 
power switch is operated incorrectly. 
Follow the instructions shown on the 
multi-information display to operate 
the power switch again.

●

If a message about a shift lever 

operation is shown

To prevent the shift lever from being 
operated incorrectly or the vehicle 
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift 
lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message 
and shift the shift lever.

●

If a message or image about an 

open/close state of a part or 

replenishment of a consumable is 

shown

Confirm the part indicated by the 
multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the 

open door or replenishing a con-
sumable.

■

If a message that indicates the 

need for visiting your Toyota 

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the 

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the 

need for referring to Owner’s 

Manual is displayed

●

If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is 

shown, follow the instructions 

(



P.680).

●

If the following messages are 

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion. Immediately stop the vehicle 

in a safe place and contact your 

Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive 

the vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Hybrid System Malfunction”

• “Check Engine”

• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunc-

tion”

• “Accelerator System Malfunction”

• “Hybrid System Stopped”

• “Engine Stopped”

• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

●

If the following messages are 

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion. Immediately have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Braking Power Low”

●

If “Maintenance Required for Trac-

tion Battery Cooling Parts See 

Owner’s Manual” is shown, the fil-

ter may be clogged, the air intake 

vent may be blocked, or there may 

be a gap in the duct. Therefore, 

perform the following correction 

procedure.

• If the air intake vent or filter of the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

are dirty, perform the procedures 

on P.611to clean them.

• If the warning message is shown 

when the air intake vent and filter 

of the hybrid battery (traction bat-

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When

 trou

ble arises

tery) are not dirty, have the vehicle 

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Hybrid System Overheated 

Output Power Reduced” is 

shown

The message may be shown when 

driving under severe operating con-

ditions. (For example, when driving 

up a long steep hill or driving up a 

steep hill in reverse.)
Coping method: 



P.680

■

If “Traction Battery Needs to be 

Protected Refrain from the Use 

of N Position” is shown

This message may be displayed 

when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) cannot be charged when the 

shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever 

to P when the vehicle is stopped.

■

If “Traction Battery Needs to be 

Protected Shift into P to 

Restart” is shown

This message is displayed when the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

charge has become extremely low 

because the shift lever has been left 

in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to 

P and restart the hybrid system.

■

If “Shift to P when Parked” is 

shown (if equipped)

Message is displayed when the 

driver’s door is opened without turn-

ing the power switch to OFF with the 

shift lever in any position other than 

P.
Shift the shift lever to P.

■

If “Shift is in N Release Acceler-

ator Before Shifting” is shown

Message is displayed when the 

accelerator pedal has been 

depressed and the shift lever is in N. 

Release the accelerator pedal and 

shift the shift lever to D or R.

■

If “Press Brake when Vehicle is 

Stopped Hybrid System may 

Overheat” is shown

Message is displayed when the 

accelerator pedal is depressed to 

maintain the vehicle position when 

stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system 

may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and 

depress the brake pedal.

■

If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve 

Battery” is shown (if equipped)

Power was turned off due to the 

automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the hybrid 

system, operate the hybrid system 

for approximately 5 minutes to 

recharge the 12-volt battery.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or 

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level may be low. 

Check the level of the engine oil, 

and add engine oil if necessary. 

This message may be displayed if 

the vehicle is stopped on a slope. 

Move the vehicle to a level surface 

and check if the message disap-

pears.

■

If “Maintenance Required 

Soon” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance 

according to the driven distance on 
the maintenance schedule

*

 should 

be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 

miles (7200 km) after the message 

has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. 

Please reset the message after the 

maintenance is performed. 

(



P.573)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled 

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ 
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your 
vehicle.