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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warnings indicate the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning messageDetails
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system.

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Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes
rapidly)
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a high
risk of a collision, or that the
pre-collision braking function is
operating.
A buzzer also sounds.
At the same time,
will appear on the head-up
display (the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the
brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that there is a high
possibility of a collision.
Slow the vehicle by
applying the
brakes.
(If equipped,
flashes)
Indicates that your vehicle is
nearing the vehicle ahead (in
radar cruise mode).
A buzzer also sounds.
At the same time,
will appear on the head-up
display (the image flashes).
Slow the vehicle by
applying the
brakes.
The hybrid system has over-
heated.
A buzzer also sounds.
This message may be dis-
played when driving under
severe operating conditions.
(For example, when driving
up a long steep hill.)
Stop and check.
(→P. 6 0 0 )

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*1:For EV mode operating conditions, see P. 40.
*2:If EV mode has been canceled because of insufficient hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge, a warning message will not be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer will not sound.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(Flashes)
Indicates that the accelerator
pedal is depressed while the
shift position is in N.
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accel-
erator pedal and
shift the shift posi-
tion to D or R.
(Flashes)
The accelerator pedal is
depressed to stop the vehicle
on an upward slope etc.
A buzzer also sounds.
If this continues, the hybrid
system may overheat.
Release the accel-
erator pedal and
depress the brake
pedal.
EV mode cannot be switched
to.*1
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown
(may not be shown in some
instances.)
Use the EV mode
when it becomes
available.
*2
(Flashes
3 times)
EV mode has been automati-
cally canceled.*1
A buzzer also sounds.*2
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown.
Use EV mode after
making it avail-
able, for example
by lowering the set
temperature of the
heater.

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Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
OnceContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
The electronic
key has been
taken outside
the vehicle and
the doors have
been locked
without first
turning the
“POWER”
switch to OFF.
(vehicles with
entry function)
Turn the
“POWER”
switch to
OFF and
lock the
doors
again.

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Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Contin-
uous
Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the
detection range
and the
“POWER”
switch is in
ACCESSORY
or ON mode
with the shift
position not in P.
•Shift the
shift posi-
tion to P.
•Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
Once⎯
(Comes on for 15 seconds.)
The electronic
key battery is
low.
Replace
the bat-
tery.
(→P. 4 9 3 )
Once⎯
(Flashes)
An open door
has been
closed and the
“POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF.
Press the
“POWER”
switch
while
applying
the
brakes.

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Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once⎯
(Flashes)
The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
→P. 5 9 1
⎯⎯
Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.
Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to charge
the battery.
NOTICE
■While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.

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Charging messages
A message showing the charge results will be displayed if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode after charging has completed
(when the vehicle’s charging indicator has turned off).
If one of the following messages is displayed, follow the correction proce-
dures.
If the message displays again after following the correction procedure,
contact your Toyota dealer.
*:For information about the safety functions, refer to P. 91.
MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
The charging cable has
been connected to the
vehicle while the
“READY” indicator light
was illuminated.
A warning buzzer will
sound.
The hybrid system auto-
matically stopped due to
operation of the safety
functions*.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and perform
charging according to the
procedures on P. 80.
An attempt has been
made to start the hybrid
system while the charg-
ing cable was connected.
A warning buzzer will
sound.
The hybrid system can-
not be started while the
charging cable is con-
nected due to the safety
functions*.
Disconnect the charging
cable and start the hybrid
system.

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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of the
high energy consumption
of electrical compo-
nents, such as the head-
lights.
Switch the electrical
appliance OFF, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 8 0 .
If the message is still
displayed, the 12-volt
battery may have a low
charge.
In this event, turn the
“POWER” switch OFF
approximately 15 min-
utes after starting the
hybrid system, and
restart charging.
Charging has been
stopped because of
extremely low voltage,
possibly caused by the
plug not being inserted
correctly.
Check that the plug is
inserted correctly, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 8 0 .
Check that the plug is
not connected to a
power strip and that an
extension cord, multi-
outlet etc. is not being
used.

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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of a
problem with the charg-
ing cable.
If the charging cable is
not a genuine Toyota
product, or if you are
charging using a charg-
ing station (other than a
To y o t a d e a l e r ) , t r y c h a r g -
ing with a genuine Toyota
charging cable.
If the message is still
displayed, contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
Charging has stopped
because of the continued
high temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) (in order to pro-
tect the battery).
If the desired charge
level has not been
achieved, restart charg-
ing by following the pro-
cedure on P. 80 after the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) has cooled
down.

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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
■If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
St op the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light (→P. 5 3 4 ) c o m e s o n
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” (→P. 5 5 2 ) i s s h o w n o n t h e
multi-information display.
●St eam comes out fro m un der the ho od.
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