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

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5-4. Using the other interior features

5

Interior

 featur

es

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.

■

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

Operating HomeLink

®

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

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.)

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.

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing 

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be 

received

A

B

Erasing the entire 
HomeLink

®

 memory (all 

three codes)

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

400

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

403

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

406

General maintenance..

407

Emission inspection and 

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

410

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

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

411

Hood ...........................

413

Positioning a floor jack

415

Engine compartment...

416

12-volt battery .............

422

Tires ............................

424

Tire inflation pressure .

438

Wheels ........................

440

Air conditioning filter....

441

Cleaning the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) air intake 
vents and filters.........

443

Electronic key battery..

447

Checking and replacing 

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

449

Light bulbs...................

451

400

6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



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



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



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



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the 
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

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

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Disable the power sliding door 

system

• Disable the power back door sys-

tem (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.165)

●

If the electronic key is inside the 

vehicle and a door handle 

becomes wet during a car wash, a 

buzzer may sound outside the 

vehicle and “Key Detected in 

Vehicle” may be shown on the 

multi-information display. To turn 

off the alarm, lock all the doors.

■

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 

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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wheels when they are hot, such 

as after driving or parking in hot 

weather

■

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 equipped)

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 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.

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 front seats, in the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) air 

intake vent or in the luggage 

compartment. (



P.85)

Doing so may cause the hybrid 

battery, electrical components, 

etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle 

interior wet. 

(



P.42)

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.381) 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.

■

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.262)

■

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.

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

Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or syn-
thetic chamois.



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

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-

finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real 

metal for the surface. It is necessary 

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas 

are left uncleaned for long periods 

of time, they may be difficult to 

clean.



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

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires.

Cleaning the areas with 
satin-finish metal accents 
(if equipped)

Cleaning the leather areas

NOTICE

■

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.

Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas

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■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine 

Toyota parts be used for repairs to 

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 

replacement or if a repair shop other 

than a Toyota dealer performs 

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to 

be performed by a Toyota 

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-

trained specialists and are kept up 

to date with the latest service 

information. They are well 

informed about the operations of 

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It 

proves that the maintenance that 

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem 

should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Toyota 

dealer will promptly take care of it.

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

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

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

Maintenance require-

ments

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

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly 

maintained

Improper maintenance could 

result in serious damage to the 

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt bat-

tery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its 

constituents, and a wide variety 

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects and 

other reproductive harm. Work 

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained 

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm. Avoid 

exposure and wash any 

affected area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals 

and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds 

which are known to cause brain 

damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (



P.422)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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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.420)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant

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



P.419)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(



P.416)

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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.420)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.421)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.422)

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 lever 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? 
(



P.524)

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play? 
(



P.524)

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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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.422)

• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.420)

• 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.419)

• “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.416)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or 
equivalent

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding engine 
oil)

Fuses 
(



P.449)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating 
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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



P.443)

• Vacuum cleaner, 

etc,

• Phillips screw-

driver

Light bulbs
(



P.451)

• Bulb with same 

number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal

• Phillips-head 

screwdriver

• Flathead screw-

driver

• Wrench

Radiator and 
condenser 
(



P.420)



Tire inflation 
pressure
(



P.438)

• Tire pressure 

gauge

• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid
(



P.421)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing 
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)

• Funnel (used only 

for adding water or 
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains 

many mechanisms and fluids that 

may move suddenly, become hot, 

or become electrically energized. 

To avoid death or serious injury, 

observe the following precautions.

Items

Parts and tools

■

When working on the engine 

compartment

●

Make sure that “IGNITION ON” 

on the multi-information display 

and the “READY” indicator are 

both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools 

away from the moving fan.

●

Be careful not to touch the 

engine, power control unit, radi-

ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right 

after driving as they may be hot. 

Oil and other fluids may also be 

hot.

●

Do not leave anything that may 

burn easily, such as paper and 

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or 

expose an open flame to fuel or 

the battery. Fuel and battery 

fumes are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when 

working on the battery. It con-

tains poisonous and corrosive 

sulfuric acid.

■

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.420)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent 

flying or falling material, fluid 

spray, etc., from getting in your 

eyes.

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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.

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.

Hood

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

Opening the hood

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3

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

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed 

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, 

it may open while the vehicle is in 

motion and cause an accident, 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

After installing the support 

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the 

hood securely from falling down 

on to your head or body.

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra 

care to prevent your fingers etc. 

from being caught.

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.

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■

Front

■

Rear

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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Fuse box (



P.449)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.417)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.416)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.420)

Radiator (



P.420)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.420)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.419)

Washer fluid tank (



P.421)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.419)

■

12-volt battery



P.422

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 
engine, 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.521



Oil quantity (Low 



 Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

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

1

Remove the oil filler cap by 
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by 
turning it clockwise.

A

B

C

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■

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will 

be consumed while driving. In the 

following situations, oil consump-

tion may increase, and engine oil 

may need to be refilled in between 

oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for 

example directly after purchasing 

the vehicle or after replacing the 

engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine 

speeds or with a heavy load, 

when towing, or when driving 

while accelerating or decelerating 

frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for 

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

■

After changing the engine oil

The engine oil maintenance data 

should be reset. Perform the follow-

ing procedures:



4.2-inch display

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches to select 

 on 

the multi-information display.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select “Vehicle 

Settings” and then press and 

hold “OK”.



7-inch display

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches to select 

 on 

the multi-information display.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 

 and 

then press and hold “OK”.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select “Oil 

Maintenance” and then press 

“OK”.

4

Select “Yes” and press “OK”.

A message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display.

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants 

which may cause skin disorders 

such as inflammation and skin 

cancer, so care should be taken 

to avoid prolonged and 

repeated contact. To remove 

used engine oil from your skin, 

wash thoroughly with soap and 

water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters 

only in a safe and acceptable 

manner. Do not dispose of used 

oil and filters in household trash, 

in sewers or onto the ground. 

Call your Toyota dealer, service 

station or auto parts store for 

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil 

within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine 

damage

Check the oil level on a regular 

basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil 

on the vehicle components.

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine 

could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dip-

stick every time you refill the 

vehicle.

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

■

Engine coolant reservoir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

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



P.511)

■

Power control unit coolant 
reservoir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

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



P.512)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life 

Coolant” or a similar high quality 

ethylene glycol based non-silicate, 

non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-

borate coolant with long-life hybrid 

organic acid technology.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% 

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is 

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% 

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within 

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses, 

engine/power control unit coolant 

reservoir caps, drain cock and water 

pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your 

Toyota dealer, test the cap and 

NOTICE

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap 

is properly tightened.

■

If oil is spilled on the engine 

cover

To prevent the engine cover from 

being damaged, remove any 

engine oil from the engine cover 

as soon as possible using a neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an 

organic solvent such as brake 

cleaner.

Checking the coolant

A

B

C

A

B

C

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check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

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

■

Checking fluid level

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

■

Adding fluid

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



Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE 

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is 

hot

Do not remove the engine/power 

control unit coolant reservoir 

caps.
The cooling system may be under 

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing 

serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor 

straight antifreeze. The correct 

mixture of water and antifreeze 

must be used to provide proper 

lubrication, corrosion protection 

and cooling. Be sure to read the 

antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to 

prevent it from damaging parts or 

paint.

Checking the radiator and 
condenser

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is 

hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and 

cause serious injuries, such as 

burns.

■

When the electric cooling fan 

is operating

Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.
With the power switch in ON, the 

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant 

temperature is high. Be sure the 

power switch is OFF when work-

ing near the electric cooling fan or 

radiator grille.

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brake fluid

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



Item

Clean funnel

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture 

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid 

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly 

opened brake fluid.

If any washer does not work or 
“Windshield Washer Fluid Low” 
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, the washer tank 
may be empty. Add washer 
fluid.

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm 

your hands and eyes and damage 

painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in 

your eyes, flush the affected area 

with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, 

see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level 

to go down slightly as the brake 

pads wear out or when the fluid 

level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent 

refilling, there may be a serious 

problem.

Adding the washer fluid

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the 

hybrid system is hot or operating 

as washer fluid contains alcohol 

and may catch fire if spilled on the 

hybrid system, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other 

than washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine 

antifreeze instead of washer fluid.

Doing so may cause streaking on 

the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as 

well as damaging the pump lead-

ing to problems of the washer 

fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as 

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the 

washer fluid bottle.

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

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt bat-

tery produces hydrogen gas which 

is flammable and explosive. There-

fore, observe the following precau-

tions before recharging:

●

If recharging with the 12-volt bat-

tery installed on the vehicle, be 

sure to disconnect the ground 

cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on 

the charger is off when connecting 

and disconnecting the charger 

cables to the 12-volt battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting 

the 12-volt battery

The hybrid system may not start. 

Follow the procedure below to ini-

tialize the system.

1

Shift the shift lever to P.

2

Open and close any of the doors.

3

Restart the hybrid system.

●

Unlocking the doors using the 

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the 12-volt battery. If this 

happens, use the wireless remote 

control or the mechanical key to 

lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start the hybrid system with the 

power switch in ACC. The hybrid 

system may not start with the 

power switch turned off. How-

ever, the hybrid system will oper-

ate normally from the second 

attempt.

●

The power switch mode is 

recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-

volt battery is reconnected, the 

vehicle will return the power 

switch mode to the status it was in 

before the 12-volt battery was dis-

connected. Make sure to turn off 

the power switch before discon-

nect the 12-volt battery. Take 

extra care when connecting the 

12-volt battery if the power switch 

mode prior to discharge is 

unknown.

If the hybrid system will not start 

even after multiple attempts at all 

methods above, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

12-volt battery

Location

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-

tery

The 12-volt battery contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid 

and may produce hydrogen gas 

which is flammable and explosive. 

To reduce the risk of death or 

serious injury, take the following 

precautions while working on or 

near the 12-volt battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the 12-volt battery terminals 

with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match 

near the 12-volt battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin 

and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

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Remove the cover.

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

WARNING

●

Wear protective safety glasses 

when working near the 12-volt 

battery.

●

Keep children away from the 

12-volt battery.

■

Where to safely charge the 

12-volt battery

Always charge the 12-volt battery 

in an open area. Do not charge 

the 12-volt battery in a garage or 

closed room where there is insuf-

ficient ventilation.

■

Emergency measures regard-

ing electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

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

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. If you feel pain or burning, 
get medical attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your 

clothes

It can soak through clothing on to 
your skin. Immediately take off the 
clothing and follow the procedure 
above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

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

■

When replacing the 12-volt 

battery

Use a 12-volt battery designed for 

this vehicle. Failure to do so may 

cause gas (hydrogen) to enter the 

passenger compartment, causing 

a fire or explosion. 

For replacement of the 12-volt 

battery, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

■

When there is insufficient 12-

volt battery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient 

fluid in the 12-volt battery. There 

is a possible danger that the 12-

volt battery may explode.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the 12-volt 

battery

Never recharge the 12-volt bat-

tery while the hybrid system is 

operating. Also, be sure all acces-

sories are turned off.

Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover

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nections, cracks, or loose 
clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

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

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

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

” mark, 

A

B

Tires

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

Checking tires

A

B

C

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

■

When to replace your vehicle’s 

tires

Tires should be replaced if:

●

The treadwear indicators are 

showing on a tire.

●

You have tire damage such as 

cuts, splits, cracks deep enough 

to expose the fabric, and bulges 

indicating internal damage.

●

A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-

not be properly repaired due to 

the size or location of a cut or 

other damage.

If you are not sure, consult with your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Tire life

Any tire over 6 years old must be 

checked by a qualified technician 

even if it has seldom or never been 

used or damage is not obvious.

■

Maximum load of tire

Check that the maximum load of the 

replacement tire is greater than 1/2 

of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings 

(GAWR) of either the front axle or 

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

Label. For the maximum load of the 

tire, see the load limit at maximum 

cold tire inflation pressure men-

tioned on the sidewall of the tire. 

(



P.530)

■

Tire types

●

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway 
driving under dry conditions. Since 
summer tires do not have the same 
traction performance as snow tires, 
summer tires are inadequate for 
driving on snow-covered or icy 
roads. For driving on snow-covered 
roads or icy roads, the use of snow 
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all 
four tires.

●

All season tires

All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to 
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use 
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction 
performance compared with snow 
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, 
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway 
driving.

●

Snow tires

For driving on snow-covered roads 
or icy roads, we recommend using 
snow tires. If you need snow tires, 
select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the 
originally installed tires. Since your 
vehicle has radial tires as original 
equipment, make sure your snow 
tires also have radial construction. 
Do not install studded tires without 
first checking local regulations for 
possible restrictions. Snow tires 
should be installed on all wheels. 
(



P.343)

■

If the tread on snow tires wears 

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as 

snow tires is lost.

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Rotate the tires in the order 
shown.

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

■

When rotating the tires

Make sure that the power switch is 

OFF. If the tires are rotated while 

the power switch is in ON, the tire 

WARNING

■

When inspecting or replacing 

tires

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to parts of the drive train as 

well as dangerous handling char-

acteristics, which may lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

●

Do not mix tires of different 

makes, models or tread pat-

terns.

Also, do not mix tires of remark-

ably different treadwear.

●

Do not use tire sizes other than 

those recommended by Toyota.

●

Do not mix differently con-

structed tires (radial, bias-belted 

or bias-ply tires).

●

Do not mix summer, all season 

and snow tires.

●

Do not use tires that have been 

used on another vehicle.

Do not use tires if you do not 

know how they were used previ-

ously.

●

Vehicles with compact spare 

tire: Do not tow if your vehicle 

has a compact spare tire 

installed.

●

Vehicles without spare tire: Do 

not tow anything if a tire that has 

been repaired using the emer-

gency tire puncture repair kit is 

installed. The load on the tire 

may cause unexpected damage 

to the tire.

NOTICE

■

Driving on rough roads

Take particular care when driving 

on roads with loose surfaces or 

potholes.

These conditions may cause 

losses in tire inflation pressure, 

reducing the cushioning ability of 

the tires. In addition, driving on 

rough roads may cause damage 

to the tires themselves, as well as 

the vehicle’s wheels and body.

■

If tire inflation pressure of 

each tire becomes low while 

driving

Do not continue driving, or your 

tires and/or wheels may be 

ruined.

Tire rotation

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position information will not be 

updated. If this accidentally occurs, 

either turn the power switch to OFF 

and then to ON, or initialize the sys-

tem after checking that the tire pres-

sure is properly adjusted.

Your vehicle is equipped with a 
tire pressure warning system 
that uses tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters to detect 
low tire inflation pressure before 
serious problems arise.
The tire pressure warning sys-
tem of this vehicle adopts a 2-
type warning system



When “Adjust Pressure” is 
displayed (Normal Warning)

The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low due to natural air 
leakage or outside temperature. 
(Ways of coping:



P.472, 525)



When “Immediately Check 
tire when Safe” is displayed 
(Emergency Warning)

The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low suddenly due to a 
blowout. (Ways of coping: 



P.472, 

481, 491) However, the system 
may not be able to detect sudden 
tire ruptures (bursting, etc.).
The tire pressure detected by the 
tire pressure warning system can 
be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.

The unit can be changed.



With 4.2-inch display



With 7-inch display

■

How to change the unit



With 4.2-inch display

1

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

Changing the unit cannot be per-

formed while the vehicle is moving.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

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

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

Tire pressure warning 
system

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“TPWS Setting”, and then 
press “OK”.

6

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Setting UNIT”.

7

Press 

 or 

 to select the 

desired unit and then press 
“OK”.



With 7-inch display

1

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

Changing the unit cannot be per-

formed while the vehicle is moving.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

, and then press and hold 

“OK”.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS Setting”, and then 
press “OK”.

6

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Setting UNIT”.

7

Press 

 or 

 to select the 

desired unit and then press 
“OK”.

■

Routine tire inflation pressure 

checks

The tire pressure warning system 

does not replace routine tire inflation 

pressure checks. Make sure to 

check tire inflation pressure as part 

of your routine of daily vehicle 

checks.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to dis-

play the tire inflation pressure 

after the power switch is turned to 

ON. It may also take a few min-

utes to display the tire inflation 

pressure after inflation pressure 

has been adjusted.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes 

with temperature. 

The displayed values may also be 

different from the values mea-

sured using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Situations in which the tire 

pressure warning system may 

not operate properly

●

In the following cases, the tire 

pressure warning system may not 

operate properly.

• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are 

used.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not an OE (Original 

Equipment) tire.

• A tire has been replaced with a 

tire that is not of the specified size.

• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.

• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire 

is equipped.

• If a window tint that affects the 

radio wave signals is installed.

• If there is a lot of snow or ice on 

the vehicle, particularly around the 

wheels or wheel housings.

• If the tire inflation pressure is 

extremely higher than the speci-

fied level.

• If wheel without tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters 

are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters is 

not registered in the tire pressure 

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in 

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

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large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, 

cellular phone, cordless phone or 

other wireless communication 

device

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

●

When the vehicle is parked, the 

time taken for the warning to start 

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure 

declines rapidly for example when 

a tire has burst, the warning may 

not function.

■

Warning performance of the tire 

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure 

warning system will change in 

accordance with the conditions 

under which it was initialized. For 

this reason, the system may give a 

warning even if the tire pressure 

does not reach a low enough level, 

or if the pressure is higher than the 

pressure that was adjusted to when 

the system was initialized.

When replacing tires or wheels, 
tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters must also be 
installed.
When new tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are 
installed, new ID codes must be 
registered in the tire pressure 
warning computer and the tire 

pressure warning system must 
be initialized. (



P.433)

■

When replacing the tires and 

wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure 

warning valve and transmitter is not 

registered, the tire pressure warning 

system will not work properly. After 

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 1 

minute and stays on to indicate a 

system malfunction.

Installing tire pressure 
warning valves and trans-
mitters

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, 

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and 

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the 

wheels, tires or the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer 

as the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters may be 

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

●

Make sure to install the tire 

valve caps. If the tire valve caps 

are not installed, water could 

enter the tire pressure warning 

valves and the tire pressure 

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, 

do not use tire valve caps other 

than those specified. 

The cap may become stuck.

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■

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



When rotating the tires.



When changing the tire.



After registering the ID codes. 
(



P.433)



When changing between two 
registered wheel sets.

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

■

How to initialize the tire 
pressure warning system



With 4.2-inch display

1

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

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

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



P.525)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Start the hybrid system.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

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

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“TPWS Setting” and then 
press “OK”.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

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

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning 

System” will be displayed on the 

multi-information display and the 

tire pressure warning light will blink 

NOTICE

■

To avoid damage to the tire 

pressure warning valves and 

transmitters (vehicles without 

spare tire)

When a tire is repaired with liquid 

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not 

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota 

dealer as soon as possible. After 

use of liquid sealant, make sure to 

replace the tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter when repair-

ing or replacing the tire. (



P.429)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system

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3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the 

multi-information display. Also, “--” 

is displayed for inflation pressure of 

each tire on the multi-information 

display while the tire pressure 

warning system determines the 

position.

8

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

When initialization is complete, the 

inflation pressure of each tire will be 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if initialization does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe 

place for approximately 20 minutes 

and then drive the vehicle again.



With 7-inch display

1

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

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

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



P.525)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Start the hybrid system.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 

 

and then press and hold 
“OK”.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“TPWS Setting” and then 
press “OK”.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

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

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning 

System” will be displayed on the 

multi-information display and the 

tire pressure warning light will blink 

3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the 

multi-information display. Also, “--” 

is displayed for inflation pressure of 

each tire on the multi-information 

display while the tire pressure 

warning system determines the 

position.

8

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25 mph (40 

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km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the 

inflation pressure of each tire will be 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if initialization does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe 

place for approximately 20 minutes 

and then drive the vehicle again.

■

When initializing

●

Initialization is performed while 

driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

●

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure. Also, make sure the 

tires are cold before carrying out 

initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

●

The tire pressure warning system 

can be initialized by yourself, but 

depending on the driving condi-

tions and driving environment, ini-

tialization may take some time to 

complete.

■

The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the 

power switch to OFF during initial-

ization, it is not necessary to 

restart the initialization again as 

initialization will restart automati-

cally when the power switch has 

been turned to ON for the next 

time.

●

If you accidentally perform initial-

ization when initialization is not 

necessary, adjust the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level 

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

●

While the position of each tire is 

being determined and the inflation 

pressures are not being displayed 

on the multi-information display, if 

the inflation pressure of a tire 

drops, the tire pressure warning 

light will come on.

■

If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization may take longer than usual 

to be completed or may not be 

possible. Normally, initialization 

completes within approximately 

30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy 

traffic or another situation where 

other vehicles are driven close by, 

it may take time for the system to 

recognize the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehi-

cles.

●

If initialization does not complete 

after driving for 1 hour or more, 

park the vehicle in a safe place for 

approximately 20 minutes and 

then drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during 

initialization, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from 

the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was 

not completed properly and the 

system will not operate properly. 

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning 

light does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

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performing initialization, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 

approximately 1 minute and then 

illuminates.

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

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



With 4.2-inch display

1

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

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Vehicle Settings”, and then 
press and hold “OK”.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS Setting”, and then 
press “OK”.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Identifying Each Wheel & 
Position”. Then press and 
hold “OK” until the tire pres-
sure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed 

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

formed, the tire pressure warning 

light will blink for approximately 1 

minute then illuminate and “--” will 

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

mation display.

6

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

When registration is completed, the 

tire pressure warning light will go off 

and the inflation pressure of each 

tire will be displayed on the multi-

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initializing tire inflation 

pressure without first adjusting 

the tire inflation pressure to the 

specified level. Otherwise, the tire 

pressure warning light may not 

come on even if the tire inflation 

pressure is low, or it may come on 

when the tire inflation pressure is 

actually normal.

Registering ID codes

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information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if registration does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, perform the procedure again 

from the beginning.

7

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warning system. (



P.430)



With 7-inch display

1

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

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

, and then press and hold 

“OK”.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS Setting”, and then 
press “OK”.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Identifying Each Wheel & 
Position”. Then press and 
hold “OK” until the tire pres-
sure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed 

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

formed, the tire pressure warning 

light will blink for approximately 1 

minute then illuminate and “--” will 

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

mation display.

6

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

When registration is completed, the 

tire pressure warning light will go off 

and the inflation pressure of each 

tire will be displayed on the multi-

information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if registration does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, perform the procedure again 

from the beginning.

7

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.430)

■

When registering ID codes

●

ID code registration is performed 

while driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

●

Before performing ID code regis-

tration, make sure that no wheels 

with tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters installed are near 

the vehicle.

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●

Make sure to initialize the tire 

pressure warning system after 

registering the ID codes. If the 

system is initialized before regis-

tering the ID codes, the initialized 

values will be invalid.

●

ID codes can be registered by 

yourself, but depending on the 

driving conditions and driving 

environment, registration may 

take some time to complete.

●

As the tires will be warm when 

registration is completed, make 

sure to allow the tires to cool 

before performing initialization.

■

Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration 

after it has been started, select 

“Identifying Each Wheel & Posi-

tion” on the multi-information dis-

play and press and hold “OK” 

again.

●

If ID code registration has been 

canceled, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will blink for approxi-

mately 1 minute when the power 

switch is turned to ON and then 

illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

ing system will be operational 

when the tire pressure warning 

light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn 

off even after several minutes 

have elapsed, ID code registration 

may not have been canceled cor-

rectly. To cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start 

procedure again and then turn the 

power switch off before driving.

■

If ID codes are not registered 

properly

●

In the following situations, ID code 

registration may take longer than 

usual to be completed or may not 

be possible. Normally, registra-

tion completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

If ID code registration is not com-

plete after driving for approxi-

mately 30 minutes, continue 

driving for a while.

• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before 

driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter installed is 

inside or near the vehicle

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

●

If the vehicle is reversed during 

registration, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the reg-

istration procedure again from the 

beginning.

●

In the following situations, ID code 

registration will not be started or 

was not completed properly and 

the system will not operate prop-

erly. Perform the ID code registra-

tion procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID 

code registration, the tire pressure 

warning light does not blink slowly 

3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing ID code registration, 

the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute 

and then illuminates.

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

Your vehicle is equipped with 
tire pressure warning system 

Selecting wheel set

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with the function to have ID 
codes registered for a second 
wheel set, for example a winter 
set. You can register a second 
wheel set by yourself or your 
Toyota dealer.
After registration of a second 
wheel set, either of these two 
wheel sets can be selected for 
usage with the tire pressure 
warning system.

■

Operating conditions for 
the function



This function will perform the 
change of wheel set only if a 
second wheel set has been 
registered. If no second wheel 
set has been registered, no 
change will be made when 
selecting this function in the 
menu.



Only a change between both 
registered wheel set is possi-
ble, mixing between these 
wheel sets is not supported.

■

How to change between 
wheel sets

1

Have the vehicle fitted with 
the preferred wheel set.



With 4.2-inch display

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

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

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS Setting”, and then 
press “OK”.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Identifying Each Wheel & 
Position”. Then press and 
hold “OK” until the tire pres-
sure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

Afterward, the tire pressure 
warning light turns on after 
flashing for 1 minute.
After 2 minutes, registration of a 
second wheel set is being per-
formed. The tire pressure warn-
ing light will turn off and “--” will 
be displayed for the inflation 
pressure of each tire on the 
multi-information display.

6

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.430)

If the tire inflation pressure settings 

for the installed tires change, initial-

ization operations are required, but 

if the tire inflation pressure settings 

are the same, initialization is not 

required.

7

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

Registration of a second wheel set 

is complete when the tire pressure 

warning light turns off and the infla-

tion pressure of each tire is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display.

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

With 7-inch display

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

, and then press and hold 

“OK”.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS Setting”, and then 
press “OK”.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Identifying Each Wheel & 
Position”. Then press and 
hold “OK” until the tire pres-
sure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

Afterward, the tire pressure warning 

light turns on after flashing for 1 

minute.
After 2 minutes, registration of a 

second wheel set is being per-

formed. The tire pressure warning 

light will turn off and “--” will be dis-

played for the inflation pressure of 

each tire on the multi-information 

display.

6

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.430)

If the tire inflation pressure settings 

for the installed tires change, initial-

ization operations are required, but 

if the tire inflation pressure settings 

are the same, initialization is not 

required.

7

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25 mph 

(40km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration of a second wheel set 

is complete when the tire pressure 

warning light turns off and the infla-

tion pressure of each tire is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display.

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



P.525)

Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

1

Remove the tire valve cap.

2

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

3

Read the pressure using the 
gauge gradations.

4

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

5

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

6

Put the tire valve cap back 
on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check 

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least 

once a month.

Tire inflation pressure

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



P.525)

Checking the specified 
tire inflation pressure

Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure

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Do not forget to check the spare.

■

Effects of incorrect tire inflation 

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation 

pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor 

handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, 

have it checked by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire 

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are 

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked 

for at least 3 hours or has not 

been driven for more than 1 mile 

or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate 

cold tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is 

properly inflated based only on its 

appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation 

pressure to be higher after driving 

as heat is generated in the tire. Do 

not reduce tire inflation pressure 

after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity 

weight. Passengers and luggage 

weight should be placed so that 

the vehicle is balanced.

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to 

save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly 

inflated, the following conditions 

may occur which could lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting 

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire 

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire 

damage

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road 

hazards, expansion joints, 

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps 

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt 

or moisture may get into the valve 

and cause an air leak, resulting in 

decreased tire inflation pressure.

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

*

.

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or 
types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been 
straightened

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are 

equipped with tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters that allow 

the tire pressure warning system to 

provide advance warning in the 

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are 

replaced, tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters must be 

installed. (



P.427, 441)

Wheels

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

Wheel selection

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual, 

as this may result in a loss of 

handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a 

leaking wheel which is designed 

for a tubeless tire. Doing so may 

result in an accident, causing 

death or serious injury.

■

When installing the wheel 

nuts

Never use oil or grease on the 

wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and 

grease may cause the wheel nuts 

to be excessively tightened, lead-

ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. 

In addition, the oil or grease can 

cause the wheel nuts to loosen 

and the wheel may fall off, caus-

ing an accident and resulting in 

death or serious injury. Remove 

any oil or grease from the wheel 

bolts or wheel nuts.

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed 

wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to 

leak air during driving, possibly 

causing an accident.

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

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



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



Vehicles with 17-inch or 18-
inch tires: Be careful not to 
damage the aluminum wheels 
when using tire chains.



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

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Open the glove box and slide 
off the damper.

3

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

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and 

transmitters, make sure to have 

tires serviced by your Toyota 

dealer or other qualified service 

shop. In addition, make sure to 

purchase your tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine 

Toyota wheels are used on your 

vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not work 

properly with non-genuine 

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
tions

Air conditioning filter

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

Removal method

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4

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

Do not use excessive force if the 

glove box does not detach when 

lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward 

the seat while slightly adjusting the 

height of the glove box.

5

Unlock the filter cover (

), 

pull the filter cover out of the 
claws (

), and remove the 

filter cover.

6

Remove the filter case.

7

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

The “

UP” marks shown on the 

filter should be pointing up.

8

When installing, reverse the 
steps listed.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

tioning filter according to the mainte-

nance schedule. In dusty areas or 

areas with heavy traffic flow, early 

replacement may be required. (For 

scheduled maintenance information, 

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual 

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance Guide”.)

■

If air flow from the vents 

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check 

the filter and replace if necessary.

A

B

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

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



P.446)

NOTICE

■

When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always 

installed. Using the air condition-

ing system without a filter may 

cause damage to the system.

■

When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified proce-

dure to remove the glove box 

(



P.441). If the glove box is 

removed without following the 

specified procedure, the hinge of 

the glove box may become dam-

aged.

■

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in 

the direction of arrow to release 

the fitting, pay attention not to 

apply excessive force to the 

claws. Otherwise, the claws may 

be damaged.

Cleaning the hybrid 

battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vents 

and filters

To prevent the fuel econ-
omy from being affected, 
visually inspect the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) air 
intake vents periodically for 
dust and clogs. If they are 
dusty or clogged or if 
“Maintenance Required for 
Traction Battery Cooling 
Parts See Owner’s Manual” 
is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display, clean the air 
intake vents using the fol-
lowing procedures:

Cleaning the air intake 
vents

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

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Using a Phillips screwdriver, 
remove the clip.

3

Remove the air intake vent 
cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-

tration to disengage the claws, 

starting from the claw in the upper 

right corner and pull the cover 

toward the front of the vehicle to 

remove it.

4

Remove the air intake vent 
filter.

Disengage the 3 center claws from 

the filter.

5

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

Make sure to also remove the dust 

and clogs from the inside of the air 

intake vent cover.

6

Reinstall the filter to the 
cover.

Engage the 3 center claws to install 

the filter.
Make sure that the filter is not 

crooked or deformed when install-

ing it.

If dust and clogs cannot 
be completely removed

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7

Install the air intake vent 
cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as shown 

in the illustration and push the 

cover to engage the claws.

8

Using a Phillips screwdriver, 
install the clip.

■

Scheduled maintenance of the 

air intake vents is necessary 

when

In some situations such as when the 

vehicle is used frequently or in 

heavy traffic or dusty areas, the air 

intake vents may need to be 

cleaned more regularly. For details, 

refer to “Scheduled Maintenance 

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-

ment”.

■

Cleaning the air intake vents

●

Dust in the air intake vents may 

interfere with the cooling of the 

hybrid battery (traction battery). If 

charging/discharging of the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) becomes 

limited, the distance that the vehi-

cle can be driven using the electric 

motor (traction motor) may be 

reduced and the fuel economy 

may be reduced. Inspect and 

clean the air intake vents periodi-

cally.

●

Improper handling of the air intake 

vent covers and filters may result 

in damage to them. If you have 

any concerns about cleaning the 

filters, contact your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Maintenance Required for 

Traction Battery Cooling Parts 

See Owner’s Manual” is shown 

on the multi-information display

●

If this warning message is shown 

on the multi-information display, 

remove the air intake vent covers 

and clean the filters. (



P.444)

●

After cleaning the air intake vents, 

start the hybrid system and check 

that the warning message is no 

longer shown.

It may take approximately 20 min-

utes after the hybrid system is 

started until the warning message 

disappears. If the warning mes-

sage does not disappear, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the air intake 

vents

●

Do not use water or other liq-

uids to clean the air intake 

vents. If water is applied to the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

or other components, a mal-

function or fire may occur.

●

Before cleaning the air intake 

vents, make sure to turn the 

power switch off to stop the 

hybrid system.

■

When removing the air intake 

vent covers

Do not touch the service plug 

located underneath the console 

box. (



P.84)

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NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake 

vents

When cleaning the air intake 

vents, make sure to only use a 

vacuum to suck out dust and 

clogs. If a compressed air blow 

gun, etc. is used to blow out dust 

and clogs, the dust or clogs may 

be pushed into the air intake 

vents, which may affect the per-

formance of the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) and cause a 

malfunction.

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle

●

Do not allow water or foreign 

matter to enter the air intake 

vents when the covers are 

removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed 

filter so that it will not be dam-

aged. If the filter is damaged, 

have it replaced with a new filter 

by your Toyota dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filters 

and covers to their original posi-

tions after cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air 

intake vents other than the 

exclusive filters for this vehicle 

or use the vehicle without the fil-

ters installed.

■

If “Maintenance Required for 

Traction Battery Cooling 

Parts See Owner’s Manual” is 

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the vehicle is continuously 

driven with the warning message 

(indicating that charging/discharg-

ing of the hybrid battery [traction 

battery] may become limited) dis-

played, the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) may malfunction. If the 

warning message is displayed, 

clean the air intake vents immedi-

ately.

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■

If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system and wire-

less remote control will not func-

tion properly.

●

The operational range will be 

reduced.

Prepare the following before 
replacing the battery:



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2450

■

Use a CR2450 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at 

your Toyota dealer, local electrical 

appliance shops or camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or 

equivalent type recommended by 

the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries accord-

ing to the local laws.

1

Release the lock and remove 
the mechanical key.

2

Remove the key cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate 

size. Forcedly prying may cause 

the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, 

cover the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a rag.

3

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

When removing the cover, the elec-

tronic key module may stick to the 

cover and the battery may not be 

visible. In this case, remove the 

electronic key module in order to 

remove the battery.
When removing the battery, use a 

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

Electronic key battery

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

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

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minal facing up.

4

When installing, reverse the 
steps listed.

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. 

Doing so may cause chemical 

burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery 

is used in the electronic key. If a 

battery is swallowed, it may 

cause severe chemical burns in 

as little as 2 hours and may 

result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed 

batteries from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly 

closed, stop using the electronic 

key and stow the key in the 

place where children cannot 

reach, and then contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a 

battery or put a battery into a 

part of your body, get emer-

gency medical attention imme-

diately.

■

To prevent battery explosion 

or leakage of flammable liq-

uid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new 

battery of the same type. If a 

wrong type of battery is used, it 

may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to 

extremely low pressure due to 

high altitude or extremely high 

temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a bat-

tery.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the battery

Use a flathead screwdriver of 

appropriate size. Applying exces-

sive force may deform or damage 

the cover.

■

For normal operation after 

replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery 

to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other 

component inside the remote 

control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery 

terminals.

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1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment

Push claw 

, 

 and 

 to com-

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



Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.



Right side luggage compart-
ment

Remove the cover

3

Remove the fuse.

Only type A fuse can be removed 

using the pullout tool.

4

Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new 

fuse of an appropriate amperage 

rating. The amperage rating can be 

found on the fuse box lid.



Type A

Normal fuse

Checking and replac-

ing fuses

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

Checking and replacing 
fuses

A

B

C

A

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Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure 

that the tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even 

after the fuse has been replaced, 

a bulb may need replacement. 

(



P.451)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a cir-

cuit

The fuses are designed to blow, 

protecting the wiring harness from 

damage.

■

When replacing light bulbs

Toyota recommends that you use 

genuine Toyota products designed 

for this vehicle. Because certain 

bulbs are connected to circuits 

designed to prevent overload, non-

genuine parts or parts not designed 

for this vehicle may be unusable.

B

A

B

A

B

WARNING

■

To prevent system break-

downs and vehicle fire

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the vehicle, and possibly a 

fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher 

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in 

place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota 

fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a 

wire, even as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse 

boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical over-

load determined and repaired by 

your Toyota dealer as soon as 

possible.

■

To prevent damage to the 

engine compartment fuse box 

cover

When opening the fuse box, com-

pletely release the claw locks 

before lifting up the cover. Other-

wise, the claws may be damaged.

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



P.526)

Rear turn signal lights

Back-up lights

License plate lights

■

Lights that need to be 
replaced by your Toyota 
dealer



Headlights



Daytime running lights



Front turn signal/parking 
lights



Front side marker lights



Side turn signal lights



Tail lights



Stop lights



Fog lights (if equipped)



Rear side marker lights



High mounted stoplight



Outer foot lights (if equipped)

■

LED lights

The lights other than the following 

lights each consist of a number of 

LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, 

take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer to have the light replaced.

●

Rear turn signal lights

●

Back-up lights

●

License plate lights

■

Condensation build-up on the 

inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up 

on the inside of the light lens does 

not indicate a malfunction. Contact 

your Toyota dealer for more infor-

mation in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up 

on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the light.

■

When replacing light bulbs



P.450

■

Rear turn signal lights

1

Open the back door.

Light bulbs

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

Preparing for light bulb 
replacement

Bulb location

A

B

C

Replacing light bulb

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2

Remove the securing screws 
and remove the unit.

Remove the lamp assembly by pull-

ing it directly backward from the 

rear of the vehicle.

3

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

4

Remove the light bulb.

5

Install a new light bulb.

6

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

7

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

Confirm that the light unit is com-

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pletely secured.

8

Reinstall the screws.

■

Back-up lights

1

Open the back door and 
remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the cover, 

wrap the tip of the screwdriver with 

a rag, etc.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

3

Remove the light bulb.

4

Install a new light bulb.

5

Install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 

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turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

6

Reinstall the cover.

■

License plate lights

1

Remove the cover.

Using a flathead screwdriver, 

remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, 

wrap the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with tape, etc.

2

Remove the lens.

Lens

Hook

1

Insert a small flathead screw-
driver, etc. into either the 
right or left hole of the lens.

2

Push the screwdriver side-
ways in the direction of the 
arrow shown in the illustra-
tion, disengage the hook, and 
then remove the lens.

To prevent damage to the vehicle, 
wrap the tip of the screwdriver with 
tape, etc.

A

B

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3

Remove the light bulb.

4

Install a new light bulb.

5

Install the lens.

Hooks

1

Fit the lens into either the 

right or left hooks.

2

Push the lens into place.

After installation, confirm that the 
lens is properly installed by gently 
pulling it.

6

Install the cover.

A

WARNING

■

Replacing light bulb

●

Turn off the light. Do not attempt 

to replace the bulb immediately 

after turning off the light. 

The bulb becomes very hot and 

may cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion 

of the light bulb with bare 

hands. When it is unavoidable 

to hold the glass portion, use 

and hold with a clean dry cloth 

to avoid getting moisture and 

oils on the bulb. 

Also, if the bulb is scratched or 

dropped, it may blow out or 

crack.

●

Fully install light bulb and any 

parts used to secure it. Failure 

to do so may result in heat dam-

age, fire, or water entering the 

light unit. This may damage the 

light or cause condensation to 

build up on the lens.

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WARNING

●

Do not attempt to repair or dis-

assemble light bulbs, connec-

tors, electric circuits or 

component parts.

Doing so may result in death or 

serious injury due to electric 

shock.

■

To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulb is fully seated 

and locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb 

before installing to prevent heat 

damage.

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When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ....

458

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an emergency

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

459

If the vehicle is trapped in 

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

460

7-2. Steps to take in an emer-

gency

If your vehicle needs to be 

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

462

If you think something is 

wrong ........................

465

If a warning light turns on or 

a warning buzzer sounds

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

466

If a warning message is dis-

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

477

If you have a flat tire (vehi-

cles without spare tire)

481

If you have a flat tire (vehi-

cles with spare tire) ...

491

If the hybrid system will not 

start ...........................

501

If you lose your keys ...

502

If the fuel filler door cannot 

be opened .................

503

If the electronic key does 

not operate properly ..

504

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged .....................

506

If your vehicle overheats

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

511

If the vehicle becomes stuck

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

514

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7-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

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

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are 

used for a long time while the 

hybrid system is not operating 

(while the “READY” indicator is 

not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-

tery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the emergency flash-

ers will turn on automatically.

The emergency flashers will turn 

off automatically after operating 

for approximately 20 minutes. To 

manually turn the emergency 

flashers off, press the switch 

twice. (The emergency flashers 

may not turn on automatically 

depending on the force of the 

impact and conditions of the colli-

sion.)

Emergency flashers

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

Operating instructions

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1

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

Do not pump the brake pedal 

repeatedly as this will increase the 

effort required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

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

4

Stop the hybrid system.



If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted to N

3

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

4

Press and hold the power 
switch for 2 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it 

briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place by the road.

If your vehicle has to 

be stopped in an emer-

gency

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

Stopping the vehicle

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system has to be 

turned off while driving

●

Power assist for the steering 

wheel will be lost, making the 

steering wheel heavier to turn. 

Decelerate as much as possible 

before turning off the hybrid sys-

tem.

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

Remove the seat belt first.



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



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



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

■

How to distinguish laminated 

glass

When looking from the cross-sec-

tional view point, laminated glass is 

two sheets of glass pasted together.

Laminated glass

If the vehicle is 

trapped in rising water

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

WARNING

■

Using an emergency ham-
mer

*1

 for emergency escape

The rear side windows and rear 

window of this vehicle can be 

shattered by an emergency ham-
mer

*1

 used for emergency 

escape, however, since the wind-
shield and front side windows

*2

 

are laminated glass they can not 

be shattered by an emergency 
hammer

*1

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*1

:Contact your Toyota dealer or 

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

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:Vehicles with laminated glass

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Escaping the vehicle from the 

window

There are cases where escaping 

the vehicle from the window is not 

possible due to seating position, 

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

mer, consider your seat location 

and the size of the window open-

ing to ensure that the opening is 

accessible and large enough to 

escape.

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