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4686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Scheduled maintenance of the air intake vent is necessary when
In some situations such as when the vehicle is used frequently or in heavy
traffic or dusty areas, the air intake vent may need to be cleaned more regu-
larly. For details, refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement”.
■ Cleaning the air intake vent
●Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of t he hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be driven using the
electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and the fuel economy may
be reduced.
Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.
● Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display
●If this warning message is displayed on the multi-information display,
remove the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P. 465)
● After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer displayed.
After the hybrid system is started, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle
up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disap pears. If
the warning message does not disappear after driving for appropriately 20
minutes, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■
When cleaning the air intake vent
● Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other compo nents, a mal-
function or fire may occur.
● Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.
■
When removing the air intake vent cover
Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. ( P. 85)

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■When cleaning the air intake vent
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake ve nt when the
cover is removed.
● Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be dama ged.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filter and cover to their original positions after
cleaning.
● Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter
for this vehicle or use the vehicle without the filter installe d.
■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display
If the vehicle is continuously driven with the warning message (indicating
that charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction batte ry) may
become limited) displayed, the hybrid battery (traction battery ) may mal-
function. If a warning message is displayed, clean the air intake vent imme-
diately.
When cleaning the air intake vent, make
sure to only use a vacuum to suck out
dust and clogs. If a compressed air blow
gun, etc. is used to blow out dust and
clogs, the dust or clogs may be pushed
into the air intake vent, which may affect
the performance of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and cause a malfunc-
tion.

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 490
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 491
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ............................... 492
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 493
If you think something is wrong .......................... 496
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................ 497
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 507
If you have a flat tire.......... 513
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 525
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 527
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 530
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 537
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 541

4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The hybrid system warning message is shown on the multi-informa -
tion display and the vehicle does not move.
● The hybrid system warning light turns on and the vehicle does n ot
move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate cleara nce, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
 P. 205
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

4987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning
• Drive-Start Control is operating
• Parking Support Brake is operating (if equipped)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*2
It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking brake once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is ful ly
released, the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicatorIndicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Yellow)
LTA indicator (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (P. 281)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light
When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-
lision System).
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily
unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.
 Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (P. 250, 507)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-
minate.
 P. 266
(If equipped)
(Illuminates)
PKSB OFF indicator
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Support Brake sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.
 Clear the dirt, etc.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
*1: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of appr oximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
*3: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the drive r that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode,
the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the bu zzer sounds
intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle r eaches a certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*4: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert t he rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reache s a certain
speed.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
 P. 507
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates the following:
• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the veh icle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 5 0 3 )
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Handling method
Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.
If any of the warning messages are shown again after the approp riate
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a warning message is displayed
The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintena nce. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedur e appropriate to the message.
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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may dif fer
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedu re
according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi -informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning light
Warning buzzer*Warning
Comes on 
Sounds Indicates an important situation,
such as when a system related to
driving is malfunctioning or that
danger may result if the correction
procedure is not performed

Comes
on or
flashes
Sounds
Indicates an important situation,
such as when the systems shown
on the multi-information display
may be malfunctioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as
when damage to the vehicle or
danger may result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components,
their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as
when an operation has been per-
formed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation cor-
rectly

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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 498)
● Malfunction in the brake system
The brake system warning light (yellow) comes on. ( P. 497)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 501)
● Remaining fuel level is low
The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( P. 500)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction .
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual”
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 537)
● If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 510)