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5148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the mu lti-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The Brake Override System;
 The Drive-Start Control
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-
Start Control was operated while depressing the accelerator
pedal.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System
is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.

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When trouble arises
■Driving assist information indicator
■Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)
■Cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates of the following systems is malfunctioning.
 PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
 LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Indicates one of the following systems is malfunctioning or
disabled.
 PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
 RCD (Rear Camera Det ection) (if equipped)
 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
 SEA (Safe Exit Assist) (if equipped)
 RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if equipped)
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking assist func-
tion
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Indicates that the system is te mporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirt y or covered with ice, etc.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in t he cruise control system.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.

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■Dynamic radar cruise control indicator (warning buzzer)
■PCS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator
■Parking brake indicator
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Orange)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control
system.
 Follow the instructions dis played on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes or illu- minates)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).
Follow the instructio ns displayed on the multi-information
display.
 Illuminates when the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or
VSC (Vehicle Stability Cont rol) system is disabled.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The VSC system;
 The TRAC system; or
 The hill-start assist control system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes) or
(Canada)
(Flashes)It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released
 Operate the parking br ake switch once again.
This light comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns of f after the parking brake is fully released,
the system is operating normally.

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When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard due to being in a noisy
location or audio sound.
■Front passenger detection sen-
sor, seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front
passenger seat, the front passen-
ger detection 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 n ot detect a pas-
senger, and the warning light may
not operate properly.
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors
the airbag sensor assembly, front
impact sensors, side impact sensors
(front door), side impact sensors
(front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor,
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front
passenger occupant classification
system sensors, “AIR BAG ON”
indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light, front passenger’s seat
belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting
wiring and power sources. ( P.44)
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge
becomes insufficien t or the voltage
temporarily drops, the electric power
steering system warning light may
come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is
punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P. 5 2 7
If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch off then turn it
to ON. Check if th e tire pressure
warning light com es on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light
blinks for approximately 1 minute
then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the
tire pressure warning system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
If the tire pressur e warning light
comes on
1 After the temperature of the tires
has lowered sufficiently, check
the inflation pressure of each tire
and adjust them to the specified
level.
2 If the warning light does not turn
off even after several minutes
have elapsed, check that the
inflation pressure of each tire is
at the specified level and perform
the tire inflation pressure setting
procedure. ( P.483)
If the warning light d oes not turn off
even after several minutes have
elapsed since performing the tire
inflation pressure setting proce-
dure, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
■The tire pressure warning light
may come on due to natural
causes
The tire pressure warning light may
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspecte d by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_encome on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation
pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the
tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■Conditions that the tire pres-
sure warning system may not
function properly
 P. 4 7 4
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake
system warning lights remain
on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
The vehicle will become
extremely unstable during brak-
ing, and the ABS system may fail,
which could cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■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 oper-
ations 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 inflation pressure immedi-
ately.
●If the tire pressure warning light
comes on even after tire infla-
tion pressure adjustment, it is
probable that you have a flat
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is
flat, repair the flat tire by using
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.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, includi ng the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label (tire and
load information label). (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load infor-
mation label], you should deter-
mine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)

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■Warning messages
The warning messages explained
below may differ from the actual
messages according to operation
conditions and vehicle specifica-
tions.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not
be heard due to being in a noisy
location or audio sound.
■If “EV system stopped Steering
power low” is displayed
This message is displayed if the EV
system is stopped while driving. When steering wheel operations are
heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and
operate it using
more force than usual.
■If “EV system overheated Out-
put power reduced” is dis-
played
This message may be displayed
when driving under severe operat-
ing conditions. (For example, when
driving up a l ong steep hill.)
Handling method: P. 5 4 5
■If “Shift System Malfunction
Shifting Unavailable Drive to a
Safe Place and Stop” or “Shift
System Malfunction Driving
Unavailable” is displayed
There is a malfunc tion in the shift
control system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■If “Shift is in N Release acceler-
ator before shifting” is dis-
played
The accelerator pedal has been
depressed when the shift position is
in N.
Release the accelerator pedal and
shift the shift position to D or R.
■If “Press brake when vehicle is
stopped EV system may over-
heat” is displayed
The message may be displayed
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed to hold the vehicle while
the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
etc. The EV system may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and
depress the brake pedal.
■If “Auto Power Off To Conserve
Battery” is displayed
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function. Next
time when starting the EV system,
operate the EV system for approxi-
mately 5 minutes t o recharge the
12-volt battery.
If a war ning message
is displayed
The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of
system malfunctions, incor-
rectly performed opera-
tions, and messages that
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate
to the message.
If a warning message is dis-
played again after the
appropriate actions have
been performed, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Additionally, if a warning
light comes on or flashes at
the same time that a warn-
ing message is displayed,
take the appropriate correc-
tive action for the warning
light. ( P.513)

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When trouble arises
■If “Regenerative Braking Lim-
ited Press Brake to Decelerate”
is displayed
Regenerative br aking may be
restricted in the following situations.
Firmly depress the brake pedal to
decelerate the vehicle.
●When electrical energy cannot be
regenerated any more as the trac-
tion battery is fully charged
●When the temperature of the trac-
tion battery is extremely high or
extremely low
●When the temperature of the elec-
tric motor or power control unit,
etc., is extremely high
■If “High Power Consumption
Power to Climate Temporarily
Limited” is displayed
Turn off unnecessary electronic
equipment to reduce power con-
sumption.
Please wait until th e power supply
returns to normal.
■If “Headlight System Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played
The following systems may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
●The LED headlight system
●Automatic High Beam
■If “System Malfunction Visit
Your Dealer” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
●RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped)
●SEA (Safe Exit Assist) (if
equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)
●PKSB (Parking Suppor t Brake) (if
equipped)
●RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if
equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If “System Stopped See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
●BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if
equipped)
●RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if
equipped)
●SEA (Safe Exit Assist) (if
equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if
equipped)
●PKSB (Parking Suppor t Brake) (if
equipped)
●RCD (Rear Camera Detection) (if
equipped)
Follow the following correction
methods.
• Check the voltage of the battery
• Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the front/rear side radar sen-
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When trouble arises
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
Follow the followi ng correction
methods.
• The temperature of the radar sen- sor is outside of the operating
range. Wait for the temperature to
become appropriate.
■If “System Stopped Front Radar
In Self Calibration See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collis ion System)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●RSA (Road Sign Assist)
Follow the followi ng correction
methods.
• Check if there is any foreign mat- ter attached to the radar sensor or
radar sensor cover and clean
them if necessary ( P.261)
• The radar sensor may be mis- aligned and will be adjusted auto-
matically while driving. Continue
driving for a while.
■If “Cruise Control Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Cruise control
A message is displayed when the
driving assist s witch is pushed
repeatedly.
Press the driving assist switch
quickly and firmly.
■If a message that indicates the
need for visiting your Toyota
dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information di splay is malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the
need for the rotary shifter oper-
ation is displayed
To prevent the rota ry shifter from
being operated incorrectly or the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly, a
message that requires shifting the
shift position may be displayed on
the multi-informatio n display. In that
case, follow the in struction of the
message and shift the shift position.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, follow the instruc-
tions.
• “Battery Low” ( P.541)
• “Check Charging System Close Charging Port Lid” ( P.140)
• “Charging system malfunction”
( P.140)
• “Charging stopped High energy use” ( P.140)
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
• “Entry & Start System Malfunction”
• “Traction battery system malfunc- tion”
• “Accelerator system malfunction”
• “Plug-in Charging System Mal- function”
• “EV system malfunction”
• “Shift System Mal function Apply
Parking Brake Securely When
Parking See Owner’s Manual”
• “Shift System M alfunction See
Owner’s Manual”
• “Shift System Malfunction Stop in

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Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_ena Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual”
• “P Switch Malfunction Apply Park-
ing Brake Securely When Parking
See Owner’s Manual”
• “Shift System Unavailable Apply
Parking Brake Securely When
Parking See Owner’s Manual”
• “Battery Low Shifting Unavailable
See Owner’s Manual”
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, it may indicate a mal-
function. Immediat ely stop the
vehicle and contact your Toyota
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption
Power to Climate Temporar-
ily Limited” is displayed fre-
quently
There is a possible malfunction
relating to the charging system or
the 12-volt battery may be deteri-
orating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If “Battery Low” is displayed
frequently
The 12-volt battery may have
deteriorated. As the battery may
discharge in this state when left
unattended, have the battery
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■If “Maintenance Reqd. For
Traction Battery At Your
Dealer” is shown
The traction battery is scheduled
to be inspected or replaced. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
●Continuing to dri ve the vehicle
without having the traction bat-
tery inspected will cause the EV
system not to start.
●If the EV system does not start,
contact your Toyota dealer
immediately.

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When trouble arises
 Stop the vehicle in a safe
place on a hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift position to P.
 Stop the EV system.
 Turn on the emergency flash-
ers.
 Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the object
may widen the opening and make
emergency repair with the repair
kit impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned
at the top of the tire.
■A flat tire that cannot be
repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit
In the following cases, the tire can-
not be repaired with the emergency
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not
equipped with a spare tire,
but instead is equipped with
an emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail
or screw passing through
the tire tread can be
repaired temporarily using
the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
(The kit contains a bottle of
sealant. The sealant can be
used only once to temporar-
ily repair one tire without
removing the nail or screw
from the tire.) Depending on
the damage condition of the
flat tire, it may not be able to
repaired with the emer-
gency tire puncture repair
kit.
After temporarily repairing
the tire with the kit, have the
tire repaired or replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat
tire.
Driving even a short distance with
a flat tire can damage the tire and
the wheel beyond repair, which
could result in an accident.
Before repairing the vehi-
cle