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4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
5Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be us ed in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected
at your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
6 Start the hybrid system and
turn the air conditioning sys-
tem on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fan operates and
to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air con-
ditioning system is turned on imme-
diately after a cold start. Confirm
that the fan is op erating by check-
ing the fan sound and air flow. If it is
difficult to check th ese, turn the air
conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The f an may not oper-
ate in freezing temperatures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system
immediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at
the nearest Toyota dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant
Temp High Stop in a Safe
Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact
your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Toyota dealer.
■If “Hybrid System Over-
heated Output Power
Reduced” is shown on the
multi-information display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place.
2 Stop the hybrid system and
carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
4The coolant level is satisfac-
tory if it is between the
A
B

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
“FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit coolant
is unavailable.
If water was added in an emer-
gency, have the vehicle inspected
at your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
6After stopping the hybrid sys-
tem and waiting for 5 minutes
or more, start the hybrid sys-
tem again and check for the
multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact
your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has dropped and the vehicle may be
driven normally.
However, if the message appears
again frequently, contact your
Toyota dealer.
A
B
C
WARNING
■When inspecting under the
hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from
under the hood, do not open the
hood until the steam has sub-
sided. The engine compart-
ment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has
been turned off , check that the
“READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is oper-
ating, the gasoline engine may
automatically start, or the cool-
ing fan may suddenly operate
even if the gasoline engine
stops. Do not touch or approach
rotating parts such as the fan,
which may lead to fingers or
clothing (especially a tie, a scarf
or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reser-
voir cap while the hybrid system
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or
coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power
control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the
hybrid system has cooled down
sufficiently. Adding cool coolant to
a hot hybrid system too quickly
can cause damage to the hybrid
system.

4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the hybrid system
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.327)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
cooling system
Observe the following precau-
tions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant
with foreign matter (such as
sand or dust, etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

549What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal?
(P.219)
 Is the shift lever in P?
( P.219)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the
vehicle? ( P.156)
 Is the electronic key battery
weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid sys-
tem can be started in a tem-
porary way. ( P.484)
 Is the 12-volt battery dis-
charged? ( P.485)
 Is the power switch in ON?
If you cannot release the shift
lever by depressing the brake
pedal with the power switch in
ON ( P.228)
 It is locked to prevent theft of
the vehicle if the key is
removed from the power
switch. ( P.217) 
Is the window lock switch
pressed?
The power window except for
the one at the driver’s seat
cannot be operated if the win-
dow lock switch is pressed.
( P.185)
 The auto power off function
will be operated if the vehicle
is left in ACC or ON (the
hybrid system is not operat-
ing) for a period of time.
( P.223)
 The seat belt reminder light is
flashing
Are the driver and the passengers
wearing the seat belts? ( 
P.462,
463
)
 The parking brake indicator is
on
Is the parking br ake released?
( 
P.231)
Depending on the situation,
other types of warning buzzer
may also sound. ( P.456, 466)
The shift lever cannot be
shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
The steering wheel can-
not be turned after the
hybrid system is stopped
(vehicles without smart
key system)
The windows do not open
or close by operating the
power window switches
The power switch is
turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart key
system)
A warning buzzer sounds
during driving

550What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
Did anyone inside the vehicle
open a door during setting the
alarm?
The sensor detects it and the
alarm sounds. ( P.81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power
switch to ON or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
 Is the message displayed on
the multi-information display?
Check the message on the
multi-information display.
( P.466)
 When a warning light turns on
or a warning message is dis-
played, refer to P.456, 466.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. ( P.471)
Try the procedure for when
the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. ( P.493)
An alarm is activated and
the horn sounds (if
equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds
when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on
or a warning message is
displayed
When a problem has
occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes
stuck

554Alphabetical Index
with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 282
Warning message ................ 466
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ...................... 326
Eco drive mode ...................... 323
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 327
Elapsed time ................... 109, 120
Electric motor Location.................................. 70
Specification ......................... 498
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 327
Warning light ........................ 458
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 326
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 156
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
Replacing the battery ........... 433
Electronic sunshade .............. 189 Jam protection function ........ 190
Operation ............................. 189
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 456
If a warning light turns on ..... 456
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 466
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 485
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 483
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 482
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..450
If you have a flat tire .............471
If you lose your keys.............481
If you think something is wrong ...........................................455
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................451
If your vehicle ove rheats ......490
Emergency flashers ...............448
Energy monitor .......................125
Engine Compartment........................401
Hood .....................................398
Identification number ............497
Tachometer ............................99
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................500
Checking ..............................403
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Engine coolant temperature ..93, 99
Engine oil Capacity ...............................498
Checking ..............................401
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................334
Warning light ........................457
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............326
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............326
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................327
Warning light ........................458
EV drive mode.........................224
Event data recorder (EDR) .........8

Alphabetical Index555
EV indicator .............................. 71
Exhaust gas precautions ......... 48
F
Flat tire .................................... 471Tire pressure warning system........................................... 412
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Brake ............................ 405, 501
Hybrid transmission.............. 501
Rear differential .................... 501
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Switch................................... 244
Footwell lights ..... ................... 352
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....................... 462
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 43
Front position lights Light switch .......................... 237
Front seat heaters .................. 349
Front seats .............................. 160 Adjustment ........................... 160
Cleaning ............................... 387
Correct driving posture ........... 27
Driving position memory....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 166
Memory recall function ......... 165
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat position memory .......... 163
Seat ventilators .................... 349
Front side marker lights ........ 237 Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Wattage ................................ 504 Fuel
Capacity ...............................497
Fuel gauge .......................93, 99
Gas station information ........584
Information ......... ..................505
Refueling ..............................249
Type .............................497, 505
Warning light ........................462
Fuel filler door.........................250 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................482
Refueling ..............................249
Fuel gauge...........................93, 99
Fuses .......................................436
G
Garage door opene r ...............375
Gas station information .........584
Gauges ................................93, 99
Glove box ................................356
H
Headlight aim ..........................438 Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners ...............544
Headlights ...............................237 Automatic High Beam system...........................................240
Light switch...........................237
Replacing light bulbs ............439
Head restraints .......................166
Heated steering wheel............349
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................342
Heated steering wheel..........349
Outside rear view mirrors .....344
Seat heaters ....... ..................349
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............439
Hill-start assist control...........326

556Alphabetical Index
Hood ........................................ 398
HooksCargo hooks ......................... 359
Coat hooks ........................... 374
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn ......................................... 169
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 498
Hybrid battery air vent ............. 78
Hybrid system .......................... 70 Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 125
EV drive mode...................... 224
High voltage components....... 75
How to start the hybrid system ................................... 217, 219
Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips...................................... 332
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 93
Hybrid system precautions ..... 75
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 449
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................... 217, 219
Overheating.......................... 490
Power (ignition) switch . 217, 219
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Starting the hybrid system.. 217, 219
Hybrid System Indicator .. 93, 102
Hybrid transmission .............. 226 S mode ................................. 228
I
I/M test ..................................... 394
Identification numberEngine .................................. 497
Vehicle ................................. 496 Ignition switch (power switch)
.......................................217, 219Auto power off fun ction.........223
Changing the power switch modes.........................218, 222
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................449
Starting the hybrid system ..217, 219
Immobilizer system ..................80
Indicators ..................................86
Initialization Items to initialize ...................531
Maintenance .........................391
Moon roof .............................187
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Parking Support Brake .........316
Power back door ..................150
Power windows ....................183
Tire pressure warning system ...................................414, 415
Inside rear view m irror ...170, 172
Instrument panel light control97, 104
Interior lights...........................352 Switch ...................................353
Intuitive parking assist Function................................298
Warning message . ...............301
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .........399
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........472
Jack handle .............................472
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade .............190
Moon roof .............................186
Panoramic moon r oof ...........190
Power back door ..................148
Power windows ....................183

Alphabetical Index561
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 268
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) ...... 294
Parking Support Brake function (static objects) .................... 298
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ........................................... 246
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ........................................... 294
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 ...... 252
Service plug .............................. 75
Service reminder message .... 391
Shift lever ................................ 226 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................. 228
Shift lock system .................... 228
Side airbags .............................. 33
Side auxiliary box ................... 361
Side doors ............................... 135
Side marker lights Light switch .......................... 237
Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Wattage ................................ 504
Side mirrors ............................ 181 Adjustment ........................... 181
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 293
Folding ................................. 182
Heaters................................. 344
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function............................... 307
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 439
Turn signal lever................... 230
Side windows ...... ................... 183
Smart key system ................... 155 Antenna location .................. 155
Entry functions ............. 135, 143
Starting the hybrid system.... 219
Warning message ................ 466
Snow tires ............................... 334
Spare tire Storage location ................... 472 Specifications .........................496
Speedometer .......................93, 99
Sport mode..............................323
Steering lock
Column lock releas e .............217
Steering wheel Adjustment ...........................169
Heated steering wheel..........349
Meter control switches..106, 116
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............439
Storage feature .. .....................355
Storage precaution s ...............355
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 493
Sunglass holder.... ..................357
Sunshade ........................186, 189
Sun visors ...............................364
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .........97, 104
“SOS” button ..........................65
Automatic High Beam switch 240
Brake hold switch .................235
Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches..............................172
Door lock switch ...................139
Driving mode select switch ...323
Driving position memory switches..............................163
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........282
Electronic sunshade switch ..189
Emergency flashers switch...448
EV drive mode switch ...........224
Fog light switch .....................244
Garage door opener switches ...........................................375
Heated steering wheel..........350
Ignition switch (power switch) ...................................217, 219
Instrument panel light control switches........................97, 104