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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
CAUTION
■To p r e v e n t a n a c c i d e n t
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e e n g i n e a n d i ts c o m p o n e n ts
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 6 0 0 )
Do not place anything or attach a sticker
in front of the instrument cluster. The item
may obscure or obstruct the display, or
could reflect off the display, possibly
causing an accident.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 °F
[-35 °C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 °F
[-42 °C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reser-
voir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
■Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●St rang e noises re la te d to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Ve h i c l e p u l l s h e a v i l y t o o n e s i d e w h e n b r a k i n g
●Ve h i c l e p u l l s h e a v i l y t o o n e s i d e w h e n d r i v i n g o n a l e v e l r o a d
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
High coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the coolant temperature is too high
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW ” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW ”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Sta rt the hyb rid system an d turn the air co nditioning system
on to check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to
check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
St op the hybrid system immediately and contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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Alphabetical index
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Tonneau cover .........................404
Tools .........................................448
Total load capacity...................348
Touch tracer display ................258
Towing
Dinghy towing........................355
Emergency towing.................526
Trailer towing.........................354
TRAC .........................................328
Traction control........................328
Trailer towing ...........................354
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 245
P position switch ...................248
Trip information .......................274
Trip meter .................................257
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch....................................254
Wattage .................................620
USB port*.................................381
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................393
Wattage .................................620
Vanity mirrors...........................393
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ...................................611
Vehicle proximity notification
system ...................................... 38
Vehicle stability control...........328
VSC............................................328
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 533
Open door ............................ 537
Seat belt reminder................. 537
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 535
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 536
Brake system ................ 533, 536
Charging system ................... 534
Cruise control ........................ 536
Electric power steering
system ................................ 535
High coolant temperature...... 534
Hybrid system ....................... 535
Low fuel level ........................ 537
Low tire pressure .................. 538
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 535
Open door ............................. 537
Pre-collision system .............. 536
Radar cruise control. ............. 536
Seat belt warning light........... 537
Slip indicator ......................... 536
SRS airbags .......................... 535
Tire pressure warning light.... 538
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 6 6If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 5 8 8If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 7 9Immobilizer system
P. 5 9 4If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT”
is displayed
Steam can be seen co mi ng
from under the hood
P. 6 0 0If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 9 0If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 5 9 4If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 1 3 4Side doors
P. 1 4 0Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 6 0 5If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 5 3 3If a warning light turns on or a
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 5 3 8
or
P. 5 3 5
or
P. 5 3 3P. 5 3 5
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 4P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 6
or
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 6
P. 5 3 5P. 5 3 6
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*
High coolant
temperature warning
light
Slip indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
SRS warning lightCruise control indicator
light*