Toyota RAV4 Prime (2021 year). Manual in english - part 7

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tized such as reducing fan 
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the 
windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press the windshield defogger 
switch.

Set the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to outside air mode if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It 
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the 
side windows quickly, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, 
press the windshield defogger 
switch again when the windshield is 
defogged.
When the windshield defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger 
switch.

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Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the 
outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window defogger 
and outside rear view mirror 
defoggers switch.

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window defogger 
and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window 
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.

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Heating

●

In HV mode, the gasoline engine 

may operate in order to extract 

heat from the engine coolant via 

the heater.

●

In EV mode, heating is done by a 

heat pump system.

• When the outside temperature is 

low or it is snowing, compared to 

conventional vehicles, heating 

may be less effective and warm 

air may not come out.

• When the outside heat exchanger 

is frosted over, fan speed declines 

and it may become harder to heat 

the interior.

However, it is not a malfunction. In 
this situation, the air temperature 
from the outlets may not change 
even though the set temperature is 
raised.
• If frost has formed of the outside 

heat exchanger, the heating per-

formance will decline. The frost 

can be removed from the outside 

heat exchanger by operating the 

Remote Air Conditioning System 

before driving (



P.405). When 

frosted over, the heating operation 

of the Remote Air Conditioning 

System starts after defrosting.

• When “AUTO” switch is turned on, 

the heating is controlled opti-

mally. Therefore, the set heating 

performance may not be achieved 

even if the fan speed setting is 

increased.

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Outside heat exchanger

●

In the following situations the gas-

oline engine may operate in order 

to extract heat from the engine 

coolant via the heater even in EV 

mode.

• The outside temperature is 

approximately 14°F (-10°C) or low

•

 is operating

■

Water droplets during air condi-

tioning operation

The outside heat exchanger, accu-

mulator and air conditioning piping 

may incur condensation or frost may 

form.
During or after the air conditioning 

operation, water droplets may fall 

from the vehicle. However, it is not a 

malfunction.

Accumulator

Outside heat exchanger

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning “A/C” switch on will 

dehumidify the air from the outlets 

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn “A/C” switch off, the 

windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

While using “My Room Mode”

●

It may not be possible to obtain 

the intended defogging perfor-

mance even if 

 is pressed. 

If the windows need to be 

defogged before driving, stop 

charging power and then press 

.

●

When the outside temperature is 

low, heating may feel insufficient 

due to restricted operation of the 

air conditioning.

Heating cannot be performed 

when it is 14°F (-10°C) or less as 

the gasoline engine cannot be 

started during “My Room Mode”. If 

heating is desired, stop charging 

and remove the AC charging 

cable from the vehicle.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode 

and the fan speed to any setting 

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

A

A

B

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When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel 

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the power 

switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by pressing 

the outside/recirculated air mode 

switch.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor 

operation controlled to restrict 

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following 

operations:

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.377)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to 

Eco driving mode, the Eco air con-

ditioning mode will be turned on 

automatically. Even in this case, 

the Eco air conditioning mode can 

be turned off by pressing the Eco 

air conditioning mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from 

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air 

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the 

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may 

be delayed for a short period of 

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.483

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning system

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Noise from air conditioning sys-

tem

Approximately 90 seconds after the 

power switch turned to OFF, you 

may hear sound coming from air 

conditioning system. This is the 

sound of a air conditioning system 

initialize and, it does not indicate a 

malfunction.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features: 



P.580)

1

Press the “AUTO” switch.

The dehumidification function 

begins to operate. Air outlets and 

fan speed are automatically 

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

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

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

Air conditioning system 
lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service air 
conditioning system

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

Cautions for using “My Room 

Mode”

Do not leave children, people who 

need assistance, or pets inside 

the vehicle. The system may turn 

off automatically and the interior 

temperature may become high or 

low, resulting in heat stroke, dehy-

dration or hypothermia. Failure to 

do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror 

surfaces when the outside rear 

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer. 

When a part of the air condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

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

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

■

Windshield fog detection func-

tion

When automatic mode is set, the 

humidity sensor detects fog on the 

windshield and controls the air con-

ditioning system to prevent fog.

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



No passengers are detected 
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is 
not operating

While operating, 

 illumi-

nates.

■

Manually turning front seat 
concentrated airflow mode 
on/off

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

Press 

 on the air condition-

ing operation panel and switch 
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow 
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the 
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow 

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable 

interior, airflow may be directed to 

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is 

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started, 

if passengers move around inside 

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the 

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow 

control

Even if the function is manually 

switched to directing airflow to only 

the front seats, when a rear seat is 

occupied, it may automatically direct 

airflow to all seats.

Front seat concentrated 
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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To return to automatic airflow 

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the 

power switch off.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, 

turn the power switch to ON.

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

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

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 

change according to the 
selected air flow mode.

■

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



Front

1

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

2

Open the vent

*

3

Close the vent

*

*

: If equipped (center air outlets 

only)

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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Rear

1

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

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor

In order to detect fog on the wind-

shield, a sensor which monitors 

the temperature of the windshield, 

the surround humidity, etc. is 

installed.
Follow these points to avoid dam-

aging the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner 

on the sensor or subject it to 

strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the 

sensor

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If the Remote Air Conditioning 
System is used while the AC 
charging cable is connected to 
the vehicle, electricity from an 
external power source can be 
used minimizing the drop in 
charge of the hybrid battery 
(traction battery).

Charging will be conducted auto-
matically after the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System is stopped.

Check the temperature setting 
of the air conditioning system. 
(



P.396)

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

Press and hold “A/C” on the 
wireless remote control to oper-
ate the Remote Air Conditioning 
System.

The system can be stopped by 
pressing “A/C” twice.

■

Operating conditions

The system will only operate if all of 

the following conditions are met:

●

The shift lever is in P.

●

The power switch is off.

●

All doors are closed.

●

The hood is closed.

■

Remote Air Conditioning Sys-

tem automatic shut-off

The system will automatically shut 

off under the following conditions:

●

About 20 minutes have passed 

since operation began

●

Any one of the operating condi-

tions is not met

The system may also shut off if the 

charge level of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) drops to low.

■

Conditions affecting operation

The system may not start in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

The charge level of the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) is low

●

The outside temperature is 

extremely low

●

When the hybrid system is cool 

(for example, after being left for a 

long time in low temperatures)

■

Windshield defogger

When defogging the windshield 

using the Remote Air Conditioning 

System, defogging may be insuffi-

Remote Air Condition-

ing System

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

Before leaving the vehicle

Activating the Remote Air 
Conditioning System

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cient due to the power being 

restricted more than during normal 

air conditioning operation. Also, the 

outside of the windshield may fog up 

due to the outside temperature, 

humidity or air conditioning set tem-

perature.

■

Using the heater via the Remote 

Air Conditioning System

●

When the outside temperature is 

low, heating may feel insufficient 

due to restricted operation of the 

air conditioning.

●

When the outside heat exchanger 

becomes frosted over, heating 

performance may decline due to 

automatically switching to the frost 

removal operation. (



P.396)

■

Security feature

Any unlocked doors will be automat-

ically locked when the system is 

operating. The buzzer sounds and 

the emergency flashers flash to indi-

cate that the doors have been 

locked or the system has been 

turned off.

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.218

■

While the Remote Air Condi-

tioning System is operating

●

Depending on the operating con-

dition of the Remote Air Condition-

ing System, the air conditioning 

compressor or cooling fan may 

spin and an operating noise may 

be heard. However, this does not 

indicate a malfunction.

●

The air conditioning operation 

switches, etc. will not operate 

while the Remote Air Condition-

ing System is operating.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.194

■

When the electronic key bat-

tery is fully depleted



P.493

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” 

on the wireless remote control) can 

be changed. (Customizable fea-

tures: 



P.569)

WARNING

■

Precautions for the Remote 

Air Conditioning System

●

Do not use the system if people 

are in the vehicle. 

Even when the system is in use, 

the internal temperature may 

still reach a high or low level 

due to features such as the 

automatic shut-off. Children and 

pets left inside the vehicle may 

suffer heatstroke dehydration or 

hypothermia or could result in 

death or serious injury.

●

Depending on the surrounding 

environment, signals from the 

wireless switch may transmit 

further than expected. Pay 

appropriate attention to the 

vehicle’s surroundings and use 

the switch only when neces-

sary.

●

Do not operate “A/C” on the 

wireless remote control if the 

hood is open. The Remote Air 

Conditioning System may oper-

ate unintentionally and objects 

may be drawn into the electrical 

cooling fan.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) from being 

discharged

Use “A/C” on the wireless remote 

control only when necessary.

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*

: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel 
on/off

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

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/Front seat 

heaters

*

/Front seat 

heaters and ventila-

tors

*

/Rear seat heat-

ers

*



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Front seat heaters

Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery



Front seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by 
pulling air through the front 
seat upholstery



Rear seat heaters

Warm up the rear seat uphol-
stery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions 

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors

Do not put heavy objects that 

have an uneven surface on the 

seat and do not stick sharp 

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into 

the seat.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the 

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

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Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Turns the seat heaters on/off

1

High temperature

2

Low temperature

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

Turns the front seat heaters and 
ventilators on/off

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



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

1

Turns the seat heater on

The level indicators (yellow) 

 

light up during operation.

2

Turns the seat ventilator on

The level indicators (green) 

 

light up during operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked 

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, 

the fan speed of the seat ventilator 

may increase according to the fan 

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

■

Customization

Seat ventilation blower level can be 

customized.
(Customizable features: 



P.580)

Turns the seat heaters on/off

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

Operating the front seat 
heaters

Operating the front seat 
heaters and ventilators

Operating the rear seat 
heaters (if equipped)

A

A

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Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

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6-2. Using the interior lights

6-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.411)

Front interior lights/personal lights (



P.410, 411)

Open tray lights (if equipped)

*

Footwell lights (if equipped)

*

Front cup holder lights (if equipped)

*

*

: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.

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

■

Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A

B

C

D

E

Operating the interior 
lights

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Turns the switch to the door 
position (door linked)

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

1

Turns the door position on

2

Turns the lights off

■

Rear interior light

1

Turns the light off

2

Turns the door position on

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

3

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off 

according to the power switch 

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are 

locked/unlocked, and whether the 

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery 

from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when 

the power switch is turned to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

■

The interior lights will turn on 

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the interior lights will 

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

matically after approximately 20 

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off 

manually. However, in order to help 

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until 

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

automatically depending on the 

force of the impact and conditions of 

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before 

the lights turn off) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P.581)

Operating the personal 
lights

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NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is off.

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6-3.Using the storage features

Open tray (



P.416)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.415)

Bottle holders (



P.415)

Console box (



P.414)

Cup holders (



P.414)

Glove box (



P.413)

Pull up the lever to open the 
glove box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

F

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or 

spray cans in the storage spaces, 

as this may cause the following 

when cabin temperature becomes 

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by 

heat or cracked if they come 

into contact with other stored 

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may 

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the 

lighter may catch fire or the 

spray can may release gas, 

causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

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



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the 

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may 

occur due to an occupant being 

struck by the open glove box or 

the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

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

an accident or sudden braking.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

cups or beverage cans in the cup 

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be 

stored in the cup holders even if 

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury. If possible, cover hot 

drinks to prevent burns.

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

Front



Rear

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Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.

Push the lid.

Bottle holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury.

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not 

stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass 

and paper cups containing liquid 

in the bottle holders. The contents 

may spill and glasses may break.

Auxiliary box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not leave the auxiliary box 

open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

■

Items unsuitable for storing

Do not store items heavier than 

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

box to open and the items inside 

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

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

Driver’s side



Front passenger’s side



Front of console

Vehicles with wireless charger: 



P.427

Open tray

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open 

tray

Observe the following precautions 

when putting items in the open 

tray. Failure to do so may cause 

items to be thrown out of the tray 

in the event of sudden braking or 

steering. In these cases, the items 

may interfere with pedal operation 

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray 

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray 

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that 

may protrude over the tray’s 

edge.

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Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for 
securing loose items.

Pull the tab and open the deck 
board.

Pull the tab and open the deck 
board.

The AC charging cable, etc., can be 
stored.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the 

hooks to their stowed positions 

when not in use.

Deck board

WARNING

■

When operating the deck 

board

Do not place anything on the deck 

board when operating the board. 

Otherwise, your fingers may be 

caught or an accident may result 

causing injuries.

■

Caution while driving

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

accident may occur due to an 

occupant being struck by the deck 

board or the items stored under 

the deck board.

Deck under tray

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■

Installing the luggage cover

1

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

2

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

■

Removing the luggage 
cover

1

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

2

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

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

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

accident may occur due to an 

occupant being struck by the deck 

board or the items stored in the 

deck under tray.

Luggage cover (if 
equipped)

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the 

luggage cover is securely 

installed/stowed. Failure to do 

so may result in serious injury in 

the event of sudden braking or a 

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the 

luggage cover. In the event of 

sudden braking or turning, the 

item may go flying and strike an 

occupant. This could lead to an 

unexpected accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

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WARNING

●

Do not allow children to climb 

on the luggage cover. Climbing 

on the luggage cover could 

result in damage to the luggage 

cover, possibly causing death or 

serious injury to the child.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the lug-

gage cover

Do not place anything on top of 

the luggage cover. When rolling 

up the luggage cover, objects 

may be caught in the cover, dam-

aging the cover and generating 

noise.

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6-4.Using the other interior features

1

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

2

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

3

To use the side extender (if 
equipped), place the visor in 
the side position, then slide it 
backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.

■

Automatic light off to prevent 

12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when 

the power switch is turned to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

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

■

Front

Open the lid.

■

Luggage compartment

Open the lid.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the vanity lights on 

for extended periods while the 

hybrid system is off.

Power outlet (12 VDC)

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The power outlet can be used 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the hybrid system may not stop nor-

mally.

Please use a power supply for 
electronic goods that use less 
than 120 VAC (power consump-
tion of 1500 W).
When using electronic goods, 
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected 
power outlets is less than 1500 
W.

■

Using the power outlet

Open the lid.

■

When turning the power 
outlet on

1

Check that the parking brake 
is engaged, securely depress 
the brake pedal and press 
the power switch (



P.279).

2

Check that the READY indi-
cator is illuminated, and 
press the AC 120 V switch.

The power outlet can be used when 

the indicator on the AC 120 V 

switch is illuminated.
The power outlet are turned off/on 

each time the AC 120 V switch is 

NOTICE

■

When power outlet is not in 

use

To avoid damaging the power out-

let, close the power outlet lid 

when the power outlet is not in 

use.
Foreign objects or liquids that 

enter the power outlet may cause 

a short circuit.

■

To prevent blown fuse

Do not use an accessory that 

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

hybrid system is off.

Power outlet (120 VAC) (if 
equipped)

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pressed.

■

When connecting a device

Open the lid, and fully and 
securely insert the plug of the 
device into the power outlet.

■

When turning the power 
outlet off

1

Turn the connected devices 
off.

2

Press the AC 120 V switch to 
turn the power outlet off.

3

Disconnect each plug from 
the power outlet.

4

Close the lid of the power 
outlet.

■

The power outlet (120 VAC) can 

be used when

“READY” indicator is illuminated.

■

Engine operating

The engine starts automatically and 

charging starts when the remaining 

charge of the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) decreases, etc. 

■

The power outlet (120 VAC) 

●

Use electrical devices that do not 

exceed a total maximum power 

usage of 1500 W at AC 120 V for 

the power outlet (AC 120 V/1500 

W). If electrical devices exceeding 

the specified capacity are used, 

the protection function will activate 

and prevent the power outlet from 

being used.

●

A large current may flow causing 

the current power to exceed 1500 

W depending on the electrical 

device used. In this situation, the 

protective function activates and 

the outlet cannot be used. How-

ever, this is not a malfunction.

●

Certain types of electrical devices 

may disturb TV or radio by noises.

●

Power outlet voltage cannot be 

measured accurately by using a 

commercial tester. If you need to 

check the voltage, have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Noise may be heard from the cool-

ing fan under the rear seats when 

using the power outlet, but this is 

not a malfunction.

■

120 VAC Devices which may 

not operate properly

The following 120 VAC devices may 

not operate properly even if their 

power consumption is less than 

1500 W:

●

Devices with high initial peak watt-

age

●

Measuring devices that process 

precise data

●

Devices that require an extremely 

stable power supply

●

Devices that require a constant 

power supply from the power out-

let, such as a device with a timer.

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When the 120 VAC power outlet 

cannot be used

If the AC 120 V switch is pressed 

but the switch indicator does not illu-

minate, the protection circuit may 

have operated.
In this case, perform the appropriate 

procedures as follows.

●

Disconnect the plug of each 

device from the power outlet, 

check that the total power con-

sumption of all devices to be con-

nected to the power outlet is less 

than 1500 W, reconnect the 

devices and then press the AC 

120 V switch again.

●

Disconnect the plug of each 

device from the power outlet, 

check that the devices are not 

malfunctioning, reconnect the 

devices and then press the AC 

120 V switch again.

●

Check the charge of the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) 

(



P.165). If the charge is low, 

shift the shift lever to P, allow the 

engine to run to charge the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), and then 

press the AC 120 V switch again.

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun, 

use the air conditioning system to 

sufficiently ventilate or cool the 

interior, and then press the AC 

120 V switch again.

●

If the vehicle has been stopped in 

a cold area, to protect the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), the 

power outlet may not be able to be 

used. In this case, drive the vehi-

cle for a while to warm up the 

hybrid battery (traction battery), 

and then press the AC 120 V 

switch again.

If the power outlet cannot be used 
even after performing the appropri-
ate procedures above, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.

●

If any electrical device has mal-

functioned, park the vehicle in a 

safe location and turn the AC 

inverter off.

●

If the protection function activates 

and power is cut, perform the fol-

lowing procedure.

1

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and set the parking brake.

2

Ensure that the shift lever is in P 

or N.

3

Check that the power consumed 

by the electrical devices is within 

1500 W and any device has not 

malfunctioned.

4

Press the AC 120 V switch.

If the inside of the vehicle is hot, 

open the windows to lower the tem-

perature and turn the switch back on 

once the inside of the vehicle 

reaches a normal temperature. If 

following the procedure above does 

not restore power, have the vehicle 

inspected at your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

For safe use

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not use devices such as the 

following when driving. Also, do 

not use a device if it cannot be 

secured within the vehicle.

• Devices which may distract the 

driver and be a hinderance to 

safe driving, such as a TV, DVD 

player, etc.

• Unsecured devices or devices 

which generate heat, such as a 

toaster, microwave, electric 

heater, electric kettle, coffee 

maker, etc., as they may fly 

around possibly causing injury, 

burns or a fire in the case of 

sudden braking or an accident.

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WARNING

• Devices which may fall under 

the pedals and prevent the 

brake pedal from being 

depressed, such as a hair dryer, 

AC adaptor, mouse, etc.

●

Do not use devices which pro-

duce steam while the windows 

are closed. Doing so may cause 

the windows to fog up, reducing 

visibility and making it difficult to 

drive safely. Also, the steam 

may damage or negatively 

affect other devices. If the 

device must be used, stop the 

vehicle and open the windows 

before use.

●

Do not connect a malfunctioning 

device to a power outlet, as 

doing so may cause the power 

outlet to become inoperable.

●

Do not disconnect the plug of a 

device while your hands are wet 

or insert a pin or other object 

into the power outlet. Also, if a 

liquid or snow is on the power 

outlet, dry the outlet before 

using it.

●

Be careful not to get pinched by 

the power outlet lid.

●

Do not attempt to modify, disas-

semble or repair a power outlet. 

Also, do not replace the 120 

VAC inverter with a commer-

cially available one. For infor-

mation on repairs, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not let children touch the 

power outlet.

●

Keep the power outlet free of 

foreign matter.

●

Keep the power outlet free of 

dust and foreign matter. Also, 

make sure to clean the power 

outlet periodically.

●

If the plug of a device fits 

loosely in a power outlet, even 

though it is fully inserted, 

replace the power outlet. For 

information on replacement, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Using the power outlet while 

parked or stopped

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, possibly resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Make sure to securely engage 

the parking brake and shift the 

shift lever to P.

●

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the READY indica-

tor is illuminated and a device is 

connected to a power outlet.

●

Make sure that the hood is 

closed. As the engine will start 

automatically depending on the 

condition of the vehicle, make 

sure that nothing is left near or 

contacting the exhaust pipes. 

Also, do not put your head or 

hands anywhere inside the 

engine compartment, as the 

cooling fans may operate sud-

denly. Keep hands and clothing 

(especially a tie, scarf, etc.) 

away from the fans as they may 

get caught in a fan.

●

Do not stop the vehicle near 

objects which burn easily. If the 

exhaust system is extremely 

hot, it may cause a fire.

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WARNING

●

When using a power outlet in an 

area with poor ventilation or an 

enclosed area, such as a 

garage, to prevent the exhaust 

gasses from accumulating and 

causing a lack of oxygen, make 

sure to use a ventilation or 

exhaust system.

The power outlet are for use in 

directly connecting electrical 

devices such as lights. Do not 

use the power outlet as genera-

tors to supply power to a house, 

etc.

●

Do not use the power outlet if 

the vehicle has a vehicle cover 

installed.

●

Do not sleep in the vehicle while 

using devices such as an elec-

tric heater.

■

Devices to be connected

Make sure to read any instruction 

manual which came with a device 

and observe any warnings on the 

device. Do not connect a device 

to a power outlet if the device is 

malfunctioning or its plug is dam-

aged. Also, do not use the power 

outlet to power the following 

devices:

●

Medical devices

Do not use a power outlet to 

power these types of devices as 

the output of the power outlet may 

be cut, depending on the condi-

tion of the vehicle.

NOTICE

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to the 

power outlet not operating cor-

rectly or damage to the vehicle or 

a connected device.

■

To avoid short circuit or mal-

function

●

Do not set a toaster or other 

device which generates heat 

near the interior components or 

on a seat. Heat may cause 

these parts to melt or burn.

●

Do not use devices which are 

sensitive to vibration or heat in 

the vehicle.

These devices may malfunction 

due to vibration while driving or 

heat while the vehicle is parked 

in the sun.

●

When not using a power outlet, 

make sure to close the cover. If 

foreign matter or a liquid enters 

the power outlet, it may cause a 

malfunction or short circuit.

●

Do not use a multi-point outlet 

adaptor as doing so may over-

load the power outlet.

■

When the ambient tempera-

ture is high

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun, 

use the air conditioning system to 

sufficiently ventilate or cool the 

interior.

■

When the ambient tempera-

ture is low

If the vehicle has been stopped in 

a cold area, to protect the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), the 

power outlet may not be able to 

be used. In this case, drive the 

vehicle for a while to warm up the 

hybrid battery (traction battery).

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

If using an electrical device that 

consumes 100 W or more of 

power for a period of time, turn off 

the headlights, air conditioning 

and all other electrical compo-

nents equipped to the vehicle.

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

■

Using the USB charging 
ports



Console box

Type A:
Open the console box and open 
the lid.

Type B:



Rear

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be 

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB 

charging ports may not operate 

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more 

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer, 

such as a USB memory device, is 

connected

●

If the connected external device is 

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external 

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the ports.

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A portable device can be 
charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible 
portable devices according to 
the Wireless Power Consortium, 
such as smartphones and 
mobile batteries, etc., on the 
charge area.
This function cannot be used 
with portable devices that are 
larger than the charging area. 

Also, depending on the portable 
device, it may not operate as 
normal. Please read the opera-
tion manual for portable devices 
to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

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

■

Name for all parts

Charge area

Operation indicator light

Power supply switch

■

Using the wireless charger

1

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

Switches on and off with each 

NOTICE

●

When the USB charging ports 

are not in use, close the lids. If a 

foreign object or liquid enters a 

port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to 

or impact the USB charging 

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify 

the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in 

the vehicle. The temperature 

inside the vehicle may become 

high, resulting in damage to an 

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply 

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an 

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging 

ports for a long period of time 

when the hybrid system is off.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

A

B

C

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press of the power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indi-

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

on/off state of the power supply 

switch is memorized.

2

Place the charging side of 
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

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

ing the portable device as close to 

the center of the charging area as 

possible.
When charging is complete, the 

operation indicator light (green) 

comes on.

■

Recharging function



When charging is complete 
and after a fixed time in the 
charge suspension state, 
charging restarts.



When the portable device is 
moved, charging is stopped 

for a moment and then it 
restarts.

■

Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

*

: Depending on the portable 

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



When the operation indicator 
light flashes

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

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless 
charger power supply 
is off

Green 
(comes 
on)

On Standby (charging 
possible state)

When charging is com-
plete

*

Orange 
(comes 
on)

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

Charging

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• Flashing repeatedly once 

every second (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times 

continuously (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times 

continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible 

devices.

However, not all Qi standard 

devices and compatibility are guar-

anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and 

smartphones, it is aimed for low 

power electrically supplied portable 

devices of no more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories 

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where 

cover and accessories not able to 

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type 

of cover and accessory, it may not 

be possible to charge. When 

charging is not performed even with 

the portable device placed on the 

charge area, remove the cover and 

accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters 

the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and 

confirm that the noise has 

decreased. If the noise decreases, 

continuously pushing the power 

supply switch of the wireless char-

ger for 2 seconds, the frequency of 

the charger can be changed and the 

noise can be reduced.Also, on that 

occasion, the operation indicator 

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

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

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

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

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

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

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

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the 
wireless charger.

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

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light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless 

charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be 

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done. 

When the door is opened and 

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless 

charging device and portable 

device will get warmer, however 

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets 

warm while charging, charging 

may stop due to the protection 

function on the portable device 

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device 

drops significantly, charge again.

●

Depending on usage of the porta-

ble device, it may not be fully 

charged. This is not a malfunction.

●

When using a mobile phone near 

a wireless charger, the call sensi-

tivity and communication speed 

may be reduced.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned 

on, while searching for the portable 

device a sound will be produced, 

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.448

■

Label indicating precautions for 

using the wireless charger

There is a label on the wireless 

charger. Follow the instructions on 

the label.

■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, 

for safety reasons, the driver 

should not operate the main part 

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac 

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or 

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult 

their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may 

have an affect on medical 

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a 

possibility of equipment failure 

and damage, catch fire, burns due 

to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic 

objects between the charging 

area and the portable device 

while charging

●

Do not place containers with liq-

uid such as water on the wire-

less charger.

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic 

objects, etc., to the charger area 

or portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., 

and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices 

other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for 

disassembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong 

force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

In the following conditions, it may 

not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully 

charged

●

There is foreign matter between 

the charge area and portable 

device

●

The temperature of the portable 

device gets higher from 

charging

●

The charging surface of the por-

table device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable 

device is out of alignment with 

the charge area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other 

facility that generates strong 

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in 

contact with, or is covered by 

the following metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

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

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Fold down the armrest for use.

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

NOTICE

●

When other wireless keys (that 

emit radio waves) are being 

used nearby

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

■

To prevent failure or damage 

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, 

such as credit cards, a contact-

less IC card, or magnetic 

recording media, etc., close to 

the charger while charging, oth-

erwise, data may disappear 

under the influence of magne-

tism. Also, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist 

watches, etc., close to the char-

ger, as such objects may break.

●

Do not leave portable devices in 

the cabin. The temperature 

inside the cabin may become 

high, when under the sun, and 

cause damage to the device.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

When the hybrid system is 

stopped, do not use the wireless 

charger for a long time.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when 

getting in or out of the vehicle or 

rising from your seat.

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The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.

*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control 

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



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is 

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or 

put a heavy load on the assist 

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be 

hanged on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or 

other hard or sharp objects on the 

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may 

become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can 
be programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate 

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

System components

A

B

C

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operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Illuminates above each button 
selected.

HomeLink

®

 icon

Garage door operation indi-

cators

HomeLink

®

 logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

 is oper-

ating.

When the HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the logo disappears even 
while the HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Setting icon

Press the menu button to change 
the setting.

Menu buttons

HomeLink

®

 buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 

memory

●

The registered codes are not 

erased even if the 12-volt battery 

cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering 
a different code to a HomeLink

®

 

button that already has a code 

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



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

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at 

www.homelink.com/toyota or call 

1-800-355-3515.

■

Before programming 
HomeLink

®



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



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

WARNING

■

When programming a garage 

door or other remote control 

device

The garage door or other device 

may operate, so ensure people 

and objects are out of danger to 

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety 

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 com-

patible transceiver with any 

garage door opener or device that 

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety 

standards.
This includes any garage door 

that cannot detect an interfering 

object. A door or device without 

these features increases the risk 

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or 
play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Programming HomeLink

®

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

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

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

2

 through 

4

 must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

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

1

Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror: Press the 
HomeLink

®

 button or menu 

button

When the HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed: 
Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial will be 

displayed to assist you program-
ming the HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial 

is displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed.
When the menu button is pressed: 
Press the menu button 

 and 

select the “Set Up >”. Homelink

®

 

Training Tutorial will be displayed 

to assist you programming the 
HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial 

is displayed, follow the instructions 

displayed.

2

Press and release the 
HomeLink

®

 button you want 

to program and check that 
the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes (orange).

3

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

®

 buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

in view while programming.

4

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

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

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the button.



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

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

®

 indicator 

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

5

Test the HomeLink

®

 opera-

tion by pressing the newly 
programmed button and 
observing the HomeLink

®

 

indicator light:



HomeLink

®

 indicator light illu-

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

®

 button is 

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

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

®

 button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



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

6

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

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code 
system

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

1

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

This button can usually be found 

where the hanging antenna wire is 

attached to the unit. The name and 

color of the button may vary by 

manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s 

manual supplied with the garage 

door opener motor for details.

2

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

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

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3

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the 

vehicle) for 2 seconds and 
release it. Repeat this 
sequence 
(press/hold/release) up to 3 
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener 
motor operates when the 
HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

■

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

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

1

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

®

, both garage 

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

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 

presses of the HomeLink

®

 button 

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed 
HomeLink

®

 button to oper-

ate a garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing 
the HomeLink

®

 button, after 

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

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6

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teri
or f
eatures

■

Reprogramming a single 
HomeLink

®

 button

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

1

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor starts flashing orange, 
release the HomeLink

®

 but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

” 

1

 (it takes 

20 seconds for the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator to start 

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter 

must be pointed away from the 
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Press the appropriate 
HomeLink

®

 button. The 

HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

should turn on.
The status of the opening and 
closing of a garage door is 
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

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

Operating HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

A

B

A

B

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6-4. Using the other interior features

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

®

 buttons 

 

and 

 or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

with auto anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror), 

 and 

 

or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

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

Press and hold the 2 outside 
buttons for 10 seconds until the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

changes from continuously lit 
(orange) to rapidly flashing 
(green).

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

®

 memory.

Green

Opening/closing 
has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-
nals cannot be 
received

Erasing the entire 
HomeLink

®

 memory (all 

three codes)

Color

Status

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

444

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

447

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

450

General maintenance..

451

Emission inspection and 

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

454

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

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

455

Hood ...........................

457

Positioning a floor jack

458

Engine compartment...

460

12-volt battery .............

466

Tires ............................

468

Tire inflation pressure .

480

Wheels ........................

482

Air conditioning filter....

483

Cleaning the DC/DC Con-

verter air intake vent and 
filter  ..........................

486

Wiper insert replacement

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

489

Electronic key battery..

493

Checking and replacing 

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

495

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

497

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7-1.Maintenance and care



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



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



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



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the 
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

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

■

Before car washes

Check that the fuel filler door and 

charging port lid on your vehicle are 

closed properly.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if 

equipped)

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

●

Brushes used in automatic car 

washes may scratch the vehicle 

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and 

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable 

in some automatic car washes. 

There may also be an increased 

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do 

not bring the nozzle tip near the 

gaps around the doors or perimeter 

of the windows, or spray these 

areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system

If the door handle becomes wet 

while the electronic key is within the 

effective range, the door may lock 

and unlock repeatedly. In that case, 

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 

m) or more separate from the 

vehicle while the vehicle is being 

washed. (Take care to ensure that 

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-

saving mode to disable the smart 

key system. (



P.218)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by 

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water 

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, 

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or 

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the 

wheels when they are hot, such 

as after driving or parking in hot 

weather

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

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

Cleaning instructions

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Front side windows water-

repellent coating (except quar-

ter window)

●

The following precautions can 

extend the effectiveness of the 

water-repellent coating.

• Remove any dirt, etc., from the 

front side windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accu-

mulate on the windows for a long 

period. Clean the windows with a 

soft, damp cloth as soon as possi-

ble.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners 

that contain abrasives when 

cleaning the windows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to 

remove condensation build up.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the 

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with 

an approximately 5% solution of 

neutral detergent and water to 

clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft 

cloth to remove any remaining 

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of 

the engine compartment. Doing 

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield 

(vehicles with rain-sensing 

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations, 

and may result in hands being 

caught or other serious injuries 

and cause damage to the wiper 

blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the 

windshield where the raindrop 

sensor is located is touched by 

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is 

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the 

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop 

sensor body or if something 

bumps into the raindrop sensor

■

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the 

exhaust pipes to become quite 

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be 

careful not to touch the pipes until 

they have cooled sufficiently, as 

touching hot exhaust pipes can 

cause burns.

A

B

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WARNING

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor

If the paint of the rear bumper is 

chipped or scratched, the system 

may malfunction. If this occurs, 

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration 

and corrosion on the body 

and components (aluminum 

wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in 

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present 

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings 

or bird droppings are present on 

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke, 

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily 

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and 

gasoline are spilled on the paint 

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or 

scratched, have it repaired 

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and 

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use 

organic substances or scrub 

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces 

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the 

lenses.

■

When using an automatic car 

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate and the 

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure 

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do 

not let water from the high-pres-

sure washer directly hit the 

camera or the area around the 

camera. Due to the shock from 

the high pressure water, it is 

possible that the device may not 

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close 

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or connectors 

or the following parts.

The parts may be damaged if 

they come into contact with 

high-pressure water.

• Traction battery
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

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

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



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

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a 

sponge or brush to apply the foam. 

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not 

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and 

let them dry. Excellent results are 

obtained by keeping the carpet as 

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm 

water using a cloth or sponge. Also 

check the belts periodically for 

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

NOTICE

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at 

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from 

the vehicle body. Otherwise 

resin section, such as moldings 

and bumpers, may be deformed 

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the 

same place. 

●

Do not spray the lower part of 

the windshield continuously. If 

water enters the air conditioning 

system intake located near the 

lower part of the windshield, the 

air conditioning system may not 

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of 

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

●

Do not use the washer on the 

area around the charging port 

lid. Water could get into the AC 

charging inlet and could dam-

age the vehicle.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

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

Protecting the vehicle 
interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in 

the vehicle, such as on the floor, 

on the rear seats, in the DC/DC 

Converter air intake vent, junc-

tion box or in the luggage com-

partment. (



P.91)

Doing so may cause the DC/DC 

Converter, electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or 

catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle 

interior wet. 

(



P.35)

An electrical malfunction may 

cause the airbags to deploy or 

not function properly, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger 

(



P.427) get wet. Failure to do 

so may cause the charger to 

become hot and cause burns or 

could cause electric shock 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use a polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel 

may reflect off the windshield, 

obstructing the driver’s view and 

leading to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types 

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or 

cause streaks or damage to 

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or 

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene, 

and alcohol

●

Do not use a polish wax or pol-

ish cleaner. The instrument 

panel’s or other interior part’s 

painted surface may be dam-

aged.

■

Preventing damage to leather 

surfaces

Observe the following precautions 

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from 

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to 

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in 

the shade, especially during 

summer.

●

Do not place items made of 

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax 

on the upholstery, as they may 

stick to the leather surface if the 

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



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

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



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

of detergent.



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

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the 

interior of the vehicle at least twice a 

year to maintain the quality of the 

vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



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



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

NOTICE

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with 

water.

Vehicle systems such as the 

audio system may be damaged if 

water comes into contact with 

electrical components such as the 

audio system above or under the 

floor of the vehicle. Water may 

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of 

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch 

the lens. (



P.309)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear 

window

●

Do not use a glass cleaner to 

clean the rear window, as this 

may cause damage to the rear 

window defogger heater wires. 

Use a cloth dampened with 

lukewarm water to gently wipe 

the window clean. Wipe the win-

dow in strokes running parallel 

to the heater wires.

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas

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7-2.Maintenance

■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine 

Toyota parts be used for repairs to 

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 

replacement or if a repair shop other 

than a Toyota dealer performs 

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to 

be performed by a Toyota 

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-

trained specialists and are kept up 

to date with the latest service 

information. They are well 

informed about the operations of 

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It 

proves that the maintenance that 

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem 

should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Toyota 

dealer will promptly take care of it.

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

Scheduled maintenance should 
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

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

Maintenance require-

ments

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

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly 

maintained

Improper maintenance could 

result in serious damage to the 

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt bat-

tery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its 

constituents, and a wide variety 

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects and 

other reproductive harm. Work 

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained 

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm. Avoid 

exposure and wash any 

affected area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals 

and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds 

which are known to cause brain 

damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (



P.466)

General maintenance

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Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is 

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the 

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure 

described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

 

on the multi-information display.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Vehicle Settings”. Then press 
and hold 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then 
press 

.

4

Select “Yes” and press 

.

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

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

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

General maintenance

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

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is run-

ning

Turn the hybrid system off and 

ensure that there is adequate 

ventilation before performing 

maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(



P.464)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant

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



P.462)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(



P.460)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

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



P.463)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.465)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.466)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

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

Hybrid trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

• When parked on 

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

Items

Check points

Brake pedal

• Does the brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the brake 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor?

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play?

Brakes

• The vehicle 

should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.

• The brakes 

should work 
effectively.

• The brake pedal 

should not feel 
spongy.

• The brake pedal 

should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.

Head 
restraints

• Do the head 

restraints move 
smoothly and 
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers 
function prop-
erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

Items

Check points

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Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts 

operate 
smoothly?

• The seat belts 

should not be 
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate 
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?

• There should not 

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

Items

Check points

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors 

operate 
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine 

hood lock system 
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not 

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

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure 
correct?

• The tires should 

not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.

• Have the tires 

been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts 

should not be 
loose.

Windshield 
wipers/rear 
window wiper

• The wiper blades 

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

• The wiper blades 

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

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



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



When the fuel tank cap is 

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

The error code in the OBD sys-
tem will not be cleared unless 
the vehicle is driven 40 or more 
times.

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

Emission inspection 

and maintenance (I/M) 

programs

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

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

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

When the malfunction 
indicator lamp still 
remains on after several 
driving trips

If your vehicle does not 
pass the I/M test

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7-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions

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

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt bat-
tery condi-
tion 
(



P.466)

• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.464)

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 4 or SAE 
J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding brake 
fluid)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant level
(



P.462)

• “Toyota Super 

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar 
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite 
and non-borate 
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic 
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 50% coolant 
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 55% coolant 
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only 

for adding coolant)

Engine oil 
level
(



P.460)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or 
equivalent

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding engine 
oil)

Fuses 
(



P.495)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating 
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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DC/DC Con-
verter air 
intake vent 
(



P.486)

• Vacuum cleaner, 

etc,

• Phillips screw-

driver

Light bulbs
(



P.497)

• Bulb with same 

number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal

• Phillips-head 

screwdriver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator and 
condenser 
(



P.463)



Tire inflation 
pressure
(



P.480)

• Tire pressure 

gauge

• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid
(



P.465)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing 
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)

• Funnel (used only 

for adding water or 
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains 

many mechanisms and fluids that 

may move suddenly, become hot, 

or become electrically energized. 

To avoid death or serious injury, 

observe the following precautions.

■

When working on the engine 

compartment

●

Make sure that “IGNITION ON” 

on the multi-information display 

and the “READY” indicator are 

both off.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools 

away from the moving fan.

●

Do not leave anything that may 

burn easily, such as paper and 

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or 

expose an open flame to fuel or 

the battery. Fuel and battery 

fumes are flammable.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator 

grille

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

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant 

temperature is high. (



P.463)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent 

flying or falling material, fluid 

spray, etc., from getting in your 

eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner 

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter 

removed may cause excessive 

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

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1

Pull the hood lock release 
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

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

3

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

Hood

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

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed 

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, 

it may open while the vehicle is in 

motion and cause an accident, 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the pipes when the 

compressor is operating or after it 

is stopped, because the pipes are 

hot. 
Touching by hands before the 

pipes cool down may cause 

burns.

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Front

WARNING

■

After installing the support 

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the 

hood securely from falling down 

on to your head or body.

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra 

care to prevent your fingers etc. 

from being caught.

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod 

to its clip before closing the hood. 

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could 

cause the hood to bend.

Positioning a floor 

jack

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

Location of the jack point

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Rear

460

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Fuse boxes (



P.495)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.461)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.460)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.464)

Radiator (



P.463)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.463)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.463)

Washer fluid tank (



P.465)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.462)

■

12-volt battery



P.466

With the engine at operating 
temperature and turned off, 

Engine compartment

Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the 
engine oil

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check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

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

2

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

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end, 
pull the dipstick out and 
check the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ 

depending on the type of vehicle or 

engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert 
it fully.

■

Checking the oil type and 
preparing the items needed

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



Engine oil selection



P.552



Oil quantity (Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

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

1

Remove the oil filler cap by 
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by 
turning it clockwise.

A

B

C