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7208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer:
A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h
[3 mph]).
*4: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert
the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If
the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain
period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*5: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat 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 reaches a certain
speed.
*6: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empt y, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repai rer, or any reliable repairer as soon
as possible.

7228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extremely
heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
● Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, repair the flat tire by us ing emergency tire puncture repair kit.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specif ications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

7468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When fixing the flat tire
● Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.
● Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after
the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven, the wheels and the area around the
brakes may be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts may result in burns.
● Connect the valve and hose securely with the tire installed on the vehicle.
If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur
as sealant may be sprayed out.
● If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that
the hose will move abruptly due to air pressure.
● After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the
hose is disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.
● Follow the operation procedure to repair the tire. If the procedures not fol-
lowed, the sealant may spray out.
● Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it
bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any
cracks or deformation of the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop
the repair operation immediately.
● The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.
● Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the
repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connect-
ing the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
● Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the
one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is
located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air-
bag from operating properly.

7478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■ Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-
ing and cornering.
● If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2
or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.
NOTICE
■ When performing an emergency repair
● A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit if
the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw passing
through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergenc y repair with the repair kit.
● The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
● Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction may
occur.
● Make sure the sealant bottle of the repair kit is in a vertical position. The
repair kit does not operate properly when it is laid.
■ Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
● The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do
not connect the repair kit to any other source.
● If fuel splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate. Take care
not to allow fuel to contact it.
● Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or
water.
● Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of children.
● Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such as
the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

7789-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
119 mm (4.69 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive vehicles
117 mm (4.61 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 —11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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Doors ................................ 283, 288
Back door .............................. 288
Door glasses ......................... 352
Door lock ............................... 283
Open door warning buzzer.... 286
Open door warning light ........ 717
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 350
Rear door child-protectors .... 286
Side doors ............................. 283
Side windows ........................ 352
Double locking system.............. 86
Drive information ..................... 232
Drive-Start Control................... 360
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 717
Driving ...................................... 358
Break-in tips .......................... 361
Correct driving posture............ 32
Driving in the rain .................. 359
Driving mode select switch ... 468
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 115
Procedures............................ 358
Winter drive tips .................... 566
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 451
ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 559
Eco drive mode ........................ 468
Electric motor (traction
motor) ....................................... 94
Location .................................. 94
Specification.......................... 773Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 560
Function ................................ 560
Warning light ......................... 715
Electronic key .......................... 278
Battery-saving function ......... 295
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 751
Replacing the battery ............ 688
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 559
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 714
If a warning light turns on...... 714
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 723
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 755
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 751
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 749
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 766
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 706
If you have a flat tire ............. 731
If you lose your keys ..... 279, 282
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 713
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 707
If your vehicle overheats ....... 761
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Emergency brake signal ......... 560
Emergency flashers................. 704
Emergency brake signal ....... 560
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 731
Energy monitor ................ 233, 272
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 375
Compartment ........................ 637
Engine switch ........................ 373
Exhaust gas precautions......... 50
Hood ..................................... 634
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 373
Identification number............. 772
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 749
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 373
Overheating .......................... 761
Power switch ......................... 373
Engine coolant ......................... 641
Capacity ................................ 776
Checking ............................... 641
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566Engine oil ................................. 638
Capacity ................................ 773
Checking ............................... 638
Oil pressure warning light ..... 715
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 566
Engine switch (power
switch) .................................... 373
Auto power off function ......... 375
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 375
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
Starting the hybrid system .... 373
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering)................................. 560
Function ................................ 560
Warning light ......................... 715
EV City mode switch ................. 98
EV driving range ...................... 119
EV mode ..................................... 95
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 98
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 50

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Jack ........................................... 670
Positioning a floor jack .......... 636
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 670
Jack handle .............................. 670
Jam protection function .......... 353
Keyless entry ........................... 283
Smart entry & start system.... 293
Wireless remote control ........ 283
Keys .......................................... 278
Battery-saving function ......... 295
Electronic key........................ 278
Engine switch ........................ 373
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 751
If you lose your keys ..... 279, 282
Key number plate .................. 278
Keyless entry ........................ 283
Mechanical key ..................... 279
Power switch ......................... 373
Replacing the battery ............ 688
Smart entry & start system.... 293
Warning buzzer ..................... 294
Wireless remote control ........ 278
Knee airbags .............................. 39
Language (multi-information
display) ................................... 260Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 634
Hood lock release lever ........ 634
Shift lever .............................. 379
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 346
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Wiper lever............................ 398
License plate lights ................. 387
Light switch ........................... 387
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Light
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 391
Door courtesy lights .............. 591
Emergency flasher switch ..... 704
Fog light switch ..................... 397
Follow me home system ....... 388
Headlight switch.................... 387
Illuminated entry system ....... 593
Interior lights ................. 592, 593
Interior light list...................... 591
Luggage compartment
light..................................... 289
Personal lights ...................... 592
Replacing light bulbs............. 695
Shift lever light ...................... 591
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Vanity lights .......................... 605
Wattage ................................ 779
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 695
Wattage ................................ 779
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 429
Luggage cover ......................... 603
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Power outlets ........................... 606
Power sources ......................... 149
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering) ..................... 560
Function ................................ 560
Warning light ......................... 715
Power switch ............................ 373
Auto power off function ......... 375
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 375
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 705
Starting the hybrid system .... 373
Power windows ........................ 352
Catch protection function ...... 353
Door lock linked window
operation............................. 354
Jam protection function ......... 353
Operation .............................. 352
Window lock switch ............... 352
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 418
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 422
Function ................................ 418
Warning light ......................... 716
Radar cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 451
Radiator .................................... 643
Radio
*
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ....................................... 493
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 489
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 493Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
(RCTA) .................................... 493
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 489
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert
function ............................... 493
Rear fog light ........................... 397
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Switch ................................... 397
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 717
Rear seat .................................. 341
Rear turn signal lights............. 385
Replacing light bulbs............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 348
Outside rear view mirrors...... 350
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 577
Refueling .................................. 401
Capacity ................................ 772
Fuel types ............................. 772
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 403
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 403
Regenerative braking .............. 103
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 585
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 688
Fuses .................................... 691
Light bulbs ............................ 695
Tires ...................................... 669
Wiper insert........................... 685
Road accident cautions .......... 112
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 445
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 445
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*: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.

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Side turn signal lights ............. 385
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Turn signal lever ................... 385
Side windows ........................... 352
Water-repellent coating ......... 617
Simple Intelligent Parking
Assist System (S-IPA) ........... 523
Smart entry & start system ..... 293
Antenna location ................... 293
Entry functions ...................... 283
Starting the hybrid system .... 373
Smart lid & connector
locking system ...................... 140
Snow tires................................. 566
Solar charging system ............ 188
Spark plug ................................ 776
Specifications .......................... 770
Speech command system
*
Speed limiter ............................ 470
Speedometer ............................ 222
SRS airbags................................ 39
Steering wheel ......................... 346
Adjustment ............................ 346
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches .......... 205
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches*
TRIP switch ........................... 224
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 700
Storage feature ........................ 594
Storage precautions ................ 594
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 766
Sun visors ................................ 605Switch
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) switch ................... 392
Audio remote control
switches
*
Camera switch*
Charging schedule switch ..... 179
Cruise control switch............. 451
Door lock switches ................ 285
Driving mode select switch ... 468
Emergency flashers switch ... 704
Engine switch........................ 373
EV City mode switch ............... 98
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 98
Fog light switch ..................... 397
Fuel filler door opener
switch ................................. 403
“HUD” (Head-up display)
switch ................................. 266
Ignition switch ....................... 373
Instrument cluster light
control switch...................... 206
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
switch ................................. 437
Light switch ........................... 387
Meter control switches .......... 205
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 350
P position switch ................... 380
Power door lock switches ..... 285
Power switch......................... 373
Power window switch............ 352
*: Refer to “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.