Maintenanceandcare for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Fifth Generation (2023-2026)

485  
Maintenance and care  
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7-1. Maintenance and care  
Cleaning and protecting the  
vehicle exterior.......... 486  
Cleaning and protecting the  
vehicle interior........... 490  
7-2. Maintenance  
Maintenance requirements  
.................................. 494  
General maintenance.. 495  
Emission inspection and  
maintenance (I/M) pro-  
grams ........................ 498  
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-  
nance  
Do-it-yourself service pre-  
cautions..................... 499  
Hood ........................... 501  
Positioning a floor jack 502  
Engine compartment... 504  
12-volt battery ............. 511  
Tires............................ 513  
Replacing the tire........ 526  
Tire inflation pressure . 531  
Wheels........................ 533  
Air conditioning filter.... 535  
Electronic key battery.. 537  
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Checking and replacing  
fuses.......................... 539  
Headlight aim.............. 542  
Exterior lights .............. 543  
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7-1.Maintenance and care  
vehicle. Make sure to extend the  
mirrors before driving.  
Cleaning and protect-  
ing the vehic le ex te-  
rior  
●Brushes used in automatic car  
washes may scratch the vehicle  
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and  
harm your vehicle’s paint.  
Perform the following to  
protect the vehicle and  
maintain it in prime condi-  
tion:  
●Rear spoiler may not be washable  
in some automatic car washes.  
There may also be an increased  
risk of damage to vehicle.  
●When the shift position needs to  
be held in N, refer to P.259.  
Cleaning instructions  
●If you need to release the parking  
brake, turn off the brake hold sys-  
tem, release the parking brake,  
and set the power switch to ACC  
while holding the N position.  
(P.263)  
Working from top to bottom,  
liberally apply water to the  
vehicle body, wheel wells and  
underside of the vehicle to  
remove any dirt and dust.  
■High pressure car washes  
As water may enter the cabin, do  
not bring the nozzle tip near the  
gaps around the doors or perimeter  
of the windows, or spray these  
areas continuously.  
Wash the vehicle body using  
a sponge or soft cloth, such  
as a chamois.  
For hard-to-remove marks,  
use car wash soap and rinse  
thoroughly with water.  
■Note for a smart key system  
If the door handle becomes wet  
while the electronic key is within the  
effective range, the door may lock  
and unlock repeatedly. In that case,  
follow the following correction pro-  
cedures to wash the vehicle:  
Wipe away any water.  
Wax the vehicle when the  
waterproof coating deterio-  
rates.  
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2  
m) or more separate from the  
vehicle while the vehicle is being  
washed. (Take care to ensure that  
the key is not stolen.)  
If water does not bead on a clean  
surface, apply wax when the vehi-  
cle body is cool.  
●Set the electronic key to battery-  
saving mode to disable the smart  
key system. (P.205)  
■Before car washes  
■Wheels and wheel ornaments  
(vehicles without matte painted  
wheels)  
Check that the fuel filler door and  
charging port lid on your vehicle are  
closed properly.  
●Remove any dirt immediately by  
using a neutral detergent.  
■Automatic car washes  
●Before washing the vehicle:  
• Fold the mirrors  
• Turn off the power back door  
●Wash detergent off with water  
immediately after use.  
●To protect the paint from damage,  
make sure to observe the follow-  
Start washing from the front of the  
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ing precautions.  
rotors, causing them to stick. Before  
parking the vehicle after it is  
washed, drive slowly and apply the  
brakes several times to dry the  
parts.  
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or  
abrasive detergent  
• Do not use hard brushes  
• Do not use detergent on the  
wheels when they are hot, such  
as after driving or parking in hot  
weather  
■Bumpers  
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.  
■Front side windows water-  
■Wheels and wheel ornaments  
(vehicles with matte painted  
wheels)  
repellent coating (if equipped)  
The following precautions can  
extend the effectiveness of the  
water-repellent coating.  
A different set of care is necessary  
for matte painted wheels and wheel  
ornaments.  
●Remove any dirt, etc., from the  
front side windows regularly.  
Contact your Toyota dealer for  
details.  
●Do not allow dirt and dust to accu-  
mulate on the windows for a long  
period. Clean the windows with a  
soft, damp cloth as soon as possi-  
ble.  
●Remove dirt using water as early  
as possible.  
If the wheels are excessively dirty,  
use diluted neutral detergent.  
●Do not use wax or glass cleaners  
that contain abrasives when  
cleaning the windows.  
●When using detergent, make sure  
to rinse it off with water immedi-  
ately. Then use a soft cloth to  
wipe off the water.  
●Do not use any metallic objects to  
remove condensation build up.  
●Use a sponge or soft cloth to  
remove the dirt by hand.  
■Plated portions  
●To prevent the matte paint from  
being damaged or glossy, make  
sure to observe the following pre-  
cautions:  
• Do not apply any coatings or wax.  
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or  
abrasive detergents.  
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the  
parts as follows:  
●Use a soft cloth dampened with  
an approximately 5% solution of  
neutral detergent and water to  
clean the dirt off.  
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• When using tire cleaners or tire  
wax, do not allow them to be  
applied to the wheels.  
• Do not scrub or polish the wheels  
using a brush or dry cloth, etc.  
• When using an automatic car  
wash, do not select the wheel  
brush function.  
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft  
cloth to remove any remaining  
moisture.  
●To remove oily deposits, use alco-  
hol wet wipes or a similar product.  
WARNING  
• Do not use a high pressure  
washer or steam cleaner.  
• Do not use detergent on the  
wheels when they are hot, such  
as after driving or parking in hot  
weather.  
■When washing the vehicle  
Do not apply water to the inside of  
the engine compartment. Doing  
so may cause the electrical com-  
ponents, etc. to catch fire.  
■Brake pads and calipers  
Rust may form if the vehicle is  
parked with wet brake pads or disc  
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WARNING  
■Precautions regarding the  
exhaust pipe  
■While charging  
Exhaust gasses cause the  
exhaust pipe to become quite hot.  
Do not wash the vehicle.  
Doing so may cause the electrical  
components to malfunction or  
catch fire and also you may get an  
electric shock that may result in  
death or serious injury.  
When washing the vehicle, be  
careful not to touch the pipe until it  
has cooled sufficiently, as touch-  
ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause  
burns.  
■When cleaning the windshield  
■Precaution regarding the  
front and rear bumpers  
Set the wiper switch to off.  
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,  
the wipers may operate unexpect-  
edly in the following situations,  
and may result in hands being  
caught or other serious injuries  
and cause damage to the wiper  
blades.  
If the paint of the front or rear  
bumper is chipped or scratched,  
the following systems may not  
function correctly. If this occurs,  
consult your Toyota dealer.  
• BSM (if equipped)  
• RCTA (if equipped)  
• SEA (if equipped)  
• PKSB (if equipped)  
• Intuitive parking assist  
• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  
A
Off  
B
AUTO  
●When the upper part of the  
windshield where the raindrop  
sensor is located is touched by  
hand  
●When a wet rag or similar is  
held close to the raindrop sen-  
sor  
●If something bumps against the  
windshield  
●If you directly touch the raindrop  
sensor body or if something  
bumps into the raindrop sensor  
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●Do not apply wax to the sur-  
NOTICE  
faces of the lights.  
■To prevent paint deterioration  
and corrosion on the body  
and components (aluminum  
wheels, etc.)  
Wax may cause damage to the  
lenses.  
■Cleaning the radiator grille  
Observe the following precautions  
to avoid damage to the radiator  
grille surface.  
●Wash the vehicle immediately in  
the following cases:  
• After driving near the sea coast  
• After driving on salted roads  
●Do not use a hard brush. Use a  
soft cloth or sponge to wipe.  
• If coal tar or tree sap is present  
on the paint surface  
●Remove any dirt by using a  
neutral detergent. Do not use  
waxes or alcohols (e.g. glass  
cleaner).  
• If dead insects, insect droppings  
or bird droppings are present on  
the paint surface  
●Wash detergent off with water  
• After driving in an area contami-  
nated with soot, oily smoke,  
mine dust, iron powder or chem-  
ical substances  
after washing the vehicle.  
■When using an automatic car  
wash  
• If the vehicle becomes heavily  
soiled with dust or mud  
Set the wiper switch to off posi-  
tion.  
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,  
the wipers may operate and the  
wiper blades may be damaged.  
• If liquids such as benzene and  
gasoline are spilled on the paint  
surface  
●If the paint is chipped or  
scratched, have it repaired  
immediately.  
■When using a high pressure  
car wash  
●When washing the vehicle, do  
not spray the camera or its sur-  
rounding area directly with a  
high pressure washer. Shock  
applied from high pressure  
water may cause the device to  
not operate normally.  
●To prevent the wheels from cor-  
roding, remove any dirt and  
store in a place with low humid-  
ity when storing the wheels.  
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■To prevent damage to the  
windshield wiper arms  
●Do not spray water directly on  
the radar which is equipped  
behind the emblem. Otherwise  
it may cause the device to be  
damaged.  
When lifting the wiper arms away  
from the windshield pull the driver  
side wiper arm upward first, and  
repeat for the passenger’s side.  
When returning the wipers to their  
original position, do so from the  
passenger’s side first.  
■Cleaning the exterior lights  
●Wash carefully. Do not use  
organic substances or scrub  
with a hard brush.  
This may damage the surfaces  
of the lights.  
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Cleaning and protect-  
ing the vehicle interior  
NOTICE  
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close  
to boots (rubber or resin manu-  
factured cover), connectors or  
the following parts. The parts  
may be damaged if they come  
into contact with high-pressure  
water.  
Perform cleaning in a man-  
ner appropriate to each  
component and its material.  
• Traction related parts  
• Steering parts  
Protecting the vehicle  
interior  
• Suspension parts  
• Brake parts  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty  
surfaces with a cloth damp-  
ened with lukewarm water.  
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at  
least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from  
the vehicle body. Otherwise  
resin section, such as moldings  
and bumpers, may be deformed  
and damaged. Also, do not con-  
tinuously hold the nozzle in the  
same place.  
If dirt cannot be removed,  
wipe it off with a soft cloth  
dampened with neutral deter-  
gent diluted to approximately  
1%.  
●Do not spray the lower part of  
the windshield continuously. If  
water enters the air conditioning  
system intake located near the  
lower part of the windshield, the  
air conditioning system may not  
operate correctly.  
Wring out any excess water  
from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off remaining traces of  
detergent and water.  
●Do not wash the underside of  
the vehicle using a high pres-  
sure car washer.  
■Shampooing the carpets  
There are several commercial foam-  
ing-type cleaners available. Use a  
sponge or brush to apply the foam.  
Rub in overlapping circles. Do not  
use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and  
let them dry. Excellent results are  
obtained by keeping the carpet as  
dry as possible.  
●Do not use the washer on the  
area around the charging port  
lid. Water could get into the AC  
charging inlet and could dam-  
age the vehicle.  
■Handling the seat belts  
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm  
water using a cloth or sponge. Also  
check the belts periodically for  
excessive wear, fraying or cuts.  
■Front side windows with UV  
protective coating (if equipped)  
The front side windows have UV  
protective coating. To prevent any  
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damage to the UV protective coat-  
ing, observe the following:  
NOTICE  
■Cleaning detergents  
●If the windows are dirty, gently  
wipe them with a cloth soaked in  
water or lukewarm water as soon  
as possible.  
●Do not use the following types  
of detergent, as they may dis-  
color the vehicle interior or  
cause streaks or damage to  
painted surfaces:  
●If the windows are very dirty, do  
not open and close them repeat-  
edly.  
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-  
stances such as benzene or  
gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-  
tions, dye, and bleach  
WARNING  
■Water in the vehicle  
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-  
tions, such as thinner, benzene,  
and alcohol  
●Do not splash or spill liquid in  
the vehicle, such as on the floor,  
on the rear seats or in the lug-  
gage compartment.  
Doing so may cause the hybrid  
battery, electrical components,  
etc. to malfunction or catch fire.  
●Do not use polish wax or polish  
cleaner. The instrument panel’s  
or other interior part’s painted  
surface may be damaged.  
■Preventing damage to leather  
●Do not get any of the SRS com-  
ponents or wiring in the vehicle  
interior wet.  
surfaces  
Observe the following precautions  
to avoid damage to and deteriora-  
tion of leather surfaces:  
(P.36)  
An electrical malfunction may  
cause the airbags to deploy or  
not function properly, resulting  
in death or serious injury.  
●Remove any dust or dirt from  
leather surfaces immediately.  
●Do not expose the vehicle to  
direct sunlight for extended peri-  
ods of time. Park the vehicle in  
the shade, especially during  
summer.  
●Do not let the wireless charger  
(P.458) get wet. Failure to do  
so may cause the charger to  
become hot and cause burns or  
could cause electric shock  
resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
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●Do not place items made of  
vinyl, plastic, or containing wax  
on the upholstery, as they may  
stick to the leather surface if the  
vehicle interior heats up signifi-  
cantly.  
■Cleaning the interior (espe-  
cially instrument panel)  
Do not use polish wax or polish  
cleaner. The instrument panel  
may reflect off the windshield,  
obstructing the driver’s view and  
leading to an accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
■Water on the floor  
Do not wash the vehicle floor with  
water.  
Vehicle systems such as the  
audio system may be damaged if  
water comes into contact with  
electrical components such as the  
audio system above or under the  
floor of the vehicle. Water may  
also cause the body to rust.  
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to clean them regularly. If dirty areas  
are left uncleaned for long periods  
of time, they may be difficult to  
clean.  
NOTICE  
■When cleaning the inside of  
the windshield  
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-  
tact the lens. Also, do not touch  
the lens. (P.284)  
Cleaning the leather areas  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
■Cleaning the inside of the rear  
window  
vacuum cleaner.  
●Do not use a glass cleaner to  
clean the rear window, as this  
may cause damage to the rear  
window defogger heater wires  
or antenna. Use a cloth damp-  
ened with lukewarm water to  
gently wipe the window clean.  
Wipe the window in strokes run-  
ning parallel to the heater wires  
or antenna.  
Wipe off any excess dirt and  
dust with a soft cloth damp-  
ened with diluted detergent.  
Use a diluted water solution of  
approximately 5% neutral wool  
detergent.  
Wring out any excess water  
from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off all remaining traces  
of detergent.  
●Be careful not to scratch or  
damage the heater wires or  
antenna.  
Wipe the surface with a dry,  
soft cloth to remove any  
remaining moisture. Allow the  
leather to dry in a shaded and  
ventilated area.  
■Cleaning the front side win-  
dow  
Do not use any compound or  
abrasive product (e.g., glass  
cleaner, detergent, wax) to clean  
the windows. It may damage the  
coating.  
■Caring for leather areas  
Toyota recommends cleaning the  
interior of the vehicle at least twice a  
year to maintain the quality of the  
vehicle’s interior.  
Cleaning the areas with  
satin-finish metal accents  
(if equipped)  
Remove dirt using a water-  
dampened soft cloth or syn-  
thetic chamois.  
Cleaning the synthetic  
leather areas  
Remove dirt and dust using a  
Wipe the surface with a dry,  
soft cloth to remove any  
remaining moisture.  
vacuum cleaner.  
Wipe it off with a soft cloth  
dampened with neutral deter-  
gent diluted to approximately  
1%.  
■Cleaning the areas with satin-  
finish metal accents  
The metal areas use a layer of real  
metal for the surface. It is necessary  
Wring out any excess water  
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from the cloth and thoroughly  
wipe off remaining traces of  
detergent and water.  
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7-2.Maintenance  
■Handling of the 12-volt bat-  
Maintenance require-  
ments  
tery  
●Engine exhaust, some of its  
constituents, and a wide variety  
of automobile components con-  
tain or emit chemicals known to  
the State of California to cause  
cancer and birth defects and  
other reproductive harm. Work  
in a well ventilated area.  
To ensure safe and econom-  
ical driving, day-to-day care  
and regular maintenance  
are essential. It is the  
owner’s responsibility to  
perform regular checks.  
Toyota recommends the fol-  
lowing maintenance:  
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained  
in vehicles as well as waste pro-  
duced by component wear con-  
tain or emit chemicals known to  
the State of California to cause  
cancer and birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Avoid  
exposure and wash any  
affected area immediately.  
■Repair and replacement  
It is recommended that genuine  
Toyota parts be used for repairs to  
ensure performance of each sys-  
tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in  
replacement or if a repair shop other  
than a Toyota dealer performs  
repairs, confirm the warranty cover-  
age.  
●12-volt battery posts, terminals  
and related accessories con-  
tain lead and lead compounds  
which are known to cause brain  
damage. Wash your hands after  
handling. (P.512)  
■Allow inspection and repairs to  
be performed by a Toyota  
dealer  
General maintenance  
●Toyota technicians are well-  
trained specialists and are kept up  
to date with the latest service  
information. They are well  
informed about the operations of  
all systems on your vehicle.  
General maintenance should be  
performed on a daily basis. This  
can be done by yourself or by a  
Toyota dealer.  
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It  
proves that the maintenance that  
has been performed is under war-  
ranty coverage. If any problem  
should arise while your vehicle is  
under warranty, your Toyota  
Scheduled maintenance  
Scheduled maintenance should  
be performed at specified inter-  
vals according to the mainte-  
nance schedule.  
dealer will promptly take care of it.  
WARNING  
For details about maintenance  
items and schedules, refer to the  
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
■If your vehicle is not properly  
maintained  
Improper maintenance could  
result in serious damage to the  
vehicle and possible death or seri-  
ous injury.  
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General maintenance  
■Resetting the message indicat-  
ing maintenance is required  
After the required maintenance is  
performed according to the mainte-  
nance schedule, please reset the  
reminder light or message.  
Listed below are the general  
maintenance items that  
should be performed at the  
intervals specified in the  
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-  
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s  
Manual Supplement/Sched-  
uled Maintenance Guide”. It  
is recommended that any  
problem you notice should  
be brought to the attention  
of your Toyota dealer or  
qualified service shop for  
advice.  
To reset the reminder light or mes-  
sage, follow the procedure  
described below:  
1 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches on the steering  
wheel and select  
2 Press or  
.
of the meter  
control switches and select  
Vehicle Settings”.  
Then press and hold  
or of the meter  
“
.
3 Press  
WARNING  
control switches and select  
“Scheduled Maintenance”, and  
■If the hybrid system is run-  
ning  
then press  
.
Turn the hybrid system off and  
ensure that there is adequate  
ventilation before performing  
maintenance checks.  
4 Select “Yes” and press  
.
Do-it-yourself mainte-  
nance  
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Engine compartment  
You can perform some mainte-  
nance procedures by yourself.  
Please be aware that do-it-your-  
self maintenance may affect  
warranty coverage.  
Items  
Check points  
Is the brake fluid at  
the correct level?  
(P.509)  
Brake fluid  
Is the  
The use of Toyota Repair Manuals  
is recommended.  
Engine/power engine/power con-  
control unit  
coolant  
trol unit coolant at  
the correct level?  
(P.507)  
For details about warranty cover-  
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s  
Warranty Information Booklet” or  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
Is the engine oil at  
the correct level?  
(P.504)  
Engine oil  
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Items Check points  
Items  
Check points  
There should not  
be any fumes or  
strange sounds.  
• Does the brake  
pedal move  
smoothly?  
Exhaust sys-  
tem  
• Does the brake  
pedal have  
appropriate  
clearance from  
the floor?  
• Does the brake  
pedal have the  
correct amount  
of free play?  
The radiator and  
condenser should  
be free from for-  
eign objects.  
Radiator/con-  
denser  
Brake pedal  
(P.508)  
Is there sufficient  
washer fluid?  
(P.510)  
Washer fluid  
• The vehicle  
should not pull to  
one side when  
the brakes are  
applied.  
• The brakes  
should work  
effectively.  
Luggage compartment  
Items  
Check points  
Check the connec-  
tions. (P.511)  
12-volt battery  
Brakes  
• The brake pedal  
should not feel  
spongy.  
• The brake pedal  
should not get  
too close to the  
floor when the  
brakes are  
Vehicle interior  
Items  
Check points  
• The accelerator  
pedal should  
Accelerator  
pedal  
move smoothly  
(without uneven  
pedal effort or  
catching).  
applied.  
• Do the head  
restraints move  
smoothly and  
lock securely?  
Head  
restraints  
• When parked on  
a slope and the  
shift position is in  
P, is the vehicle  
securely  
Hybrid trans-  
mission “Park”  
mechanism  
• Do the indica-  
tors and buzzers  
function prop-  
erly?  
Indica-  
tors/buzzers  
stopped?  
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Items  
Check points  
Vehicle exterior  
• Do all the lights  
come on?  
Items  
Check points  
Lights  
• Are the head-  
lights aimed cor-  
rectly?(P.542)  
• Do the doors  
operate  
smoothly?  
Doors  
• Does the park-  
ing brake oper-  
ate normally?  
• When parked on  
a slope and the  
parking brake is  
on, is the vehicle  
securely  
• Does the engine  
hood lock system  
work properly?  
Engine hood  
Fluid leaks  
• There should not  
be any signs of  
fluid leakage  
after the vehicle  
has been parked.  
Parking brake  
stopped?  
• Is the tire infla-  
tion pressure  
correct?  
• The tires should  
not be damaged  
or excessively  
worn.  
• Have the tires  
been rotated  
according to the  
maintenance  
schedule?  
• The wheel nuts  
should not be  
loose.  
• Do the seat belts  
operate  
smoothly?  
• The seat belts  
should not be  
damaged.  
Seat belts  
Seats  
• Do the seat con-  
trols operate  
properly?  
Tires  
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• Does the steer-  
ing wheel rotate  
smoothly?  
• Does the steer-  
ing wheel have  
the correct  
• The wiper blades  
should not show  
any signs of  
Steering wheel amount of free  
play?  
• There should not  
be any strange  
sounds coming  
from the steer-  
ing wheel.  
cracking, split-  
ting, wear, con-  
tamination or  
Windshield  
wipers/rear  
deformation.  
window wiper • The wiper blades  
should clear the  
windshield/rear  
window without  
streaking or skip-  
ping.  
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loose  
Emission inspection  
and maintenance (I/M)  
program s  
The malfunction indicator  
lamp comes on indicating a  
temporary malfunction and  
your vehicle may not pass the  
I/M test.  
Some states have vehicle  
emission inspection pro-  
grams which include OBD  
(On Board Diagnostics)  
checks. The OBD system  
monitors the operation of  
the emission control sys-  
tem.  
When the malfunction  
indicator lamp still  
remains on after several  
driving trips  
The error code in the OBD sys-  
tem will not be cleared unless  
the vehicle is driven 40 or more  
times.  
If the malfunction indica-  
tor lamp comes on  
The OBD system determines  
that a problem exists some-  
where in the emission control  
system. Your vehicle may not  
pass the I/M test and may need  
to be repaired. Contact your  
Toyota dealer to service the  
vehicle.  
If your vehicle does not  
pass the I/M test  
Contact your Toyota dealer to  
prepare the vehicle for re-test-  
ing.  
Your vehicle may not  
pass the I/M test in the fol-  
lowing situations:  
When the 12-volt battery is  
disconnected or discharged  
Readiness codes that are set  
during ordinary driving are  
erased.  
Also, depending on your driv-  
ing habits, the readiness  
codes may not be completely  
set.  
When the fuel tank cap is  
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Items  
Parts and tools  
• “Toyota Super  
Do-it-yourself service  
prec autions  
Long Life Cool-  
ant” or a similar  
high quality eth-  
yleneglycol-based  
non-silicate, non-  
amine, non-nitrite  
and non-borate  
coolant with long-  
life hybrid organic  
acid technology  
For the U.S.A.:  
“Toyota Super  
Long Life Cool-  
ant” is pre-mixed  
with 50% coolant  
and 50% deion-  
ized water.  
If you perform maintenance  
by yourself, be sure to fol-  
low the correct procedure  
as given in these sections.  
Maintenance  
Items  
Parts and tools  
• Grease  
• Conventional  
wrench (for termi-  
nal clamp bolts)  
Engine/power  
control unit  
coolant level  
(P.507)  
12-volt bat-  
tery condi-  
tion  
(P.513)  
• FMVSS No.116  
DOT 3 or SAE  
J1703 brake fluid  
• FMVSS No.116  
DOT 4 or SAE  
J1704 brake fluid  
• Rag or paper  
towel  
For Canada:  
“Toyota Super  
Long Life Cool-  
ant” is pre-mixed  
with 55% coolant  
and 45% deion-  
ized water.  
Brake fluid  
level  
(P.509)  
• Funnel (used only  
for adding brake  
fluid)  
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• Funnel (used only  
for adding coolant)  
• “Toyota Genuine  
Motor Oil” or  
equivalent  
• Rag or paper  
towel  
• Funnel (used only  
for adding engine  
oil)  
Engine oil  
level  
(P.504)  
• Fuse with same  
amperage rating  
as original  
Fuses  
(P.539)  
Headlightaim • Phillips-head  
(P.542) screwdriver  
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Items  
Radiator and  
Parts and tools  
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or  
expose an open flame to fuel or  
the battery. Fuel and battery  
fumes are flammable.  
condenser  
(P.508)  
■When working near the elec-  
tric cooling fan or radiator  
grille  
• Tire pressure  
gauge  
• Compressed air  
source  
Tire inflation  
pressure  
(P.531)  
Be sure the power switch is OFF.  
With the power switch in ON, the  
electric cooling fan may automati-  
cally start to run if the air condi-  
tioning is on and/or the coolant  
temperature is high. (P.508)  
• Water or washer  
fluid containing  
antifreeze (for win-  
ter use)  
• Funnel (used only  
for adding water or  
washer fluid)  
Washer fluid  
(P.510)  
■Safety glasses  
Wear safety glasses to prevent  
flying or falling material, fluid  
spray, etc., from getting in your  
eyes.  
WARNING  
The engine compartment contains  
many mechanisms and fluids that  
may move suddenly, become hot,  
or become electrically energized.  
To avoid death or serious injury,  
observe the following precautions.  
NOTICE  
■If you remove the air cleaner  
filter  
Driving with the air cleaner filter  
removed may cause excessive  
engine wear due to dirt in the air.  
■When working on the engine  
compartment  
●Make sure that “POWER ON”  
on the meter and the “READY”  
indicator are both off.  
●Keep hands, clothing and tools  
away from the moving fan.  
●Be careful not to touch the  
engine, power control unit, radi-  
ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right  
after driving as they may be hot.  
Oil and other fluids may also be  
hot.  
●Do not leave anything that may  
burn easily, such as paper and  
rags, in the engine compart-  
ment.  
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3 Hold the hood open by insert-  
ing the supporting rod into  
the slot.  
Hood  
Release the lock from the  
inside of the vehicle to open  
the hood.  
Opening the hood  
1 Pull the hood lock release  
lever.  
The hood will pop up slightly.  
WARNING  
■Pre-driving check  
Check that the hood is fully closed  
and locked.  
If the hood is not locked properly,  
it may open while the vehicle is in  
motion and cause an accident,  
which may result in death or seri-  
ous injury.  
■To prevent injuries  
2 Push the auxiliary catch lever  
The support rod may be hot after  
driving the vehicle. Touching the  
hot support rod may lead to burns  
or other serious injuries.  
to the left and lift the hood.  
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■After installing the support  
rod into the slot  
Make sure the rod supports the  
hood securely from falling down  
on to your head or body.  
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Positioning a floor  
jack  
WARNING  
■To prevent burns  
Do not touch the air conditioning  
pipes when the air conditioning  
compressor is operating or after it  
is stopped, because the air condi-  
tioning pipes are hot.  
When using a floor jack, fol-  
low the instructions in the  
manual provided with the  
jack and perform the opera-  
tion safely.  
When raising your vehicle  
with a floor jack, position  
the jack correctly.  
Touching by hands before the air  
conditioning pipes cool down may  
cause burns.  
Improper placement may  
damage your vehicle or  
cause injury.  
Location of the jack point  
■When closing the hood  
When closing the hood, take extra  
care to prevent your fingers etc.  
from being caught.  
■ Front  
NOTICE  
■When closing the hood  
Be sure to return the support rod  
to its clip before closing the hood.  
Closing the hood without return-  
ing the support rod properly could  
cause the hood to bend.  
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■ Rear  
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504  
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Engine compartment  
Components  
A
Engine oil filler cap (P.506)  
Engine oil level dipstick (P.504)  
Brake fluid reservoir (P.509)  
Fuse boxes (P.539)  
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Washer fluid tank (P.510)  
Radiator (P.508)  
Electric cooling fan  
Condenser (P.508)  
Power control unit coolant reservoir (P.507)  
Engine coolant reservoir (P.507)  
J
Checking the engine oil  
■12-volt battery  
P.511  
With the engine at operating  
temperature and turned off,  
check the oil level on the dip-  
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stick.  
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert  
it fully.  
1 Park the vehicle on level  
ground. After warming up the  
engine and turning off the  
hybrid system, wait about 5  
minutes for the oil to drain  
back into the bottom of the  
engine.  
NOTICE  
■To prevent serious engine  
damage  
Check the oil level on a regular  
basis.  
2 Holding a rag under the end,  
■Engine oil consumption  
pull the dipstick out.  
A certain amount of engine oil will  
be consumed while driving. In the  
following situations, oil consump-  
tion may increase, and engine oil  
may need to be refilled in between  
oil maintenance intervals.  
●When the engine is new, for  
example directly after purchasing  
the vehicle or after replacing the  
engine  
●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-  
propriate viscosity is used  
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.  
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.  
5 Holding a rag under the end,  
pull the dipstick out and  
●When driving at high engine  
speeds or with a heavy load, or  
when driving while accelerating or  
decelerating frequently  
●When leaving the engine idling for  
a long time, or when driving fre-  
quently through heavy traffic  
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check whether the oil level is  
above low level mark.  
■Engine oil level rise  
If the vehicle is repeatedly driven  
without the engine warmed up,  
moisture caused by dew condensa-  
tion inside the engine or fuel which  
did not burn mixes into the engine  
oil, resulting in a rise in engine oil  
level.  
However, this is not a malfunction.  
For example, the engine become  
difficult to be warmed up in the fol-  
lowing situations.  
A
Low level mark  
●When driving a short distance  
●When driving at a low speed  
The shape of the dipstick may differ  
depending on the type of vehicle or  
engine.  
●When the outside temperature is  
low  
When checking the engine oil, make  
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sure that the engine is warmed up. If  
the engine oil level exceeds the refill  
upper limit mark, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
mark and is between the low level  
mark and refill upper limit mark.  
Adding engine oil  
■ Checking the oil type and  
preparing the items needed  
Make sure to check the oil type  
and prepare the items needed  
before adding oil.  
A
Low level mark  
Engine oil selection  
P.602  
B
Refill upper limit mark  
The shape of the dipstick may differ  
depending on the type of vehicle or  
engine.  
Oil quantity (Low level mark  
Refill upper limit mark)  
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)  
3 Install the oil filler cap by  
turning it clockwise.  
Item  
■ After changing the engine  
oil  
Clean funnel  
■ Adding engine oil  
The engine oil maintenance  
data should be reset. Perform  
the following procedures:  
If the oil level is below or near  
the low level mark, add engine  
oil of the same type as that  
already in the engine.  
1 Press  
or  
control switches and select  
of the meter  
on the multi-information  
display.  
2 Press  
control switches and select  
Vehicle Settings”. Then  
or  
of the meter  
“
press and hold  
.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by  
turning it counterclockwise.  
3 Press or  
of the meter  
control switches and select  
“Oil Maintenance”. Then  
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-  
ing the dipstick.  
press  
.
Make sure that the oil level does  
not exceed the refill upper limit  
4 Select “Yes” and press  
.
507  
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Checking the coolant  
WARNING  
■Used engine oil  
The coolant level is satisfactory  
if it is between the “MAX” and  
“MIN” lines on the reservoir  
when the hybrid system is cold.  
●Used engine oil contains poten-  
tially harmful contaminants  
which may cause skin disorders  
such as inflammation and skin  
cancer, so care should be taken  
to avoid prolonged and  
■ Engine coolant reservoir  
repeated contact. To remove  
used engine oil from your skin,  
wash thoroughly with soap and  
water.  
●Dispose of used oil and filters  
only in a safe and acceptable  
manner. Do not dispose of used  
oil and filters in household trash,  
in sewers or onto the ground.  
Call your Toyota dealer, service  
station or auto parts store for  
information concerning recy-  
cling or disposal.  
A
Reservoir cap  
B
“MAX” line  
●Do not leave used engine oil  
within the reach of children.  
C
“MIN” line  
If the level is on or below the “MIN”  
line, add coolant up to the “MAX”  
line. (P.594)  
NOTICE  
■When replacing the engine oil  
●Be careful not to spill engine oil  
on the vehicle components.  
■ Power control unit coolant  
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reservoir  
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine  
could be damaged.  
●Check the oil level on the dip-  
stick every time you refill the  
vehicle.  
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap  
is properly tightened.  
■If oil is spilled on the engine  
cover  
To prevent the engine cover from  
being damaged, remove any  
engine oil from the engine cover  
as soon as possible using a neu-  
tral detergent. Do not use an  
organic solvent such as brake  
cleaner.  
A
Reservoir cap  
B
“MAX” line  
C
“MIN” line  
If the level is on or below the “MIN”  
line, add coolant up to the “MAX”  
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line. (P.595)  
NOTICE  
■When adding coolant  
■Coolant selection  
Coolant is neither plain water nor  
straight antifreeze. The correct  
mixture of water and antifreeze  
must be used to provide proper  
lubrication, corrosion protection  
and cooling. Be sure to read the  
antifreeze or coolant label.  
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% coolant and 50%  
deionized water. (Minimum tem-  
perature: -31°F [-35°C])  
■If you spill coolant  
Be sure to wash it off with water to  
prevent it from damaging parts or  
paint.  
Canada:  
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is  
a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%  
deionized water. (Minimum tem-  
perature: -44°F [-42°C])  
Checking the radiator and  
condenser  
For more details about coolant, con-  
tact your Toyota dealer.  
Check the radiator and con-  
denser, and clear away any for-  
eign objects.  
If either of the above parts is  
extremely dirty or you are not  
sure of their condition, have  
your vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer.  
■If the coolant level drops within  
a short time of replenishing  
Visually check the radiators, hoses,  
engine/power control unit coolant  
reservoir 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 sys-  
tem.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
■When the hybrid system is  
hot  
■When the hybrid system is  
hot  
Do not touch the radiator or con-  
denser as they may be hot and  
cause serious injuries, such as  
burns.  
Do not remove the engine/power  
control unit coolant reservoir caps  
or the radiator cap.  
The cooling system may be under  
pressure and may spray hot cool-  
ant if the cap is removed, causing  
serious injuries, such as burns.  
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then remove the clip remove  
it as shown in the illustration.  
WARNING  
■When the electric cooling fan  
is operating  
Do not touch the engine compart-  
ment.  
With the power switch in ON, the  
electric cooling fan may automati-  
cally start to run if the air condi-  
tioning is on and/or the coolant  
temperature is high. Be sure the  
power switch is OFF when work-  
ing near the electric cooling fan or  
radiator grille.  
Checking and adding the  
brake fluid  
2 Disconnect the claws and  
■ Checking fluid level  
remove the service cover.  
The brake fluid level should be  
between the “MAX” and “MIN”  
lines on the tank.  
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3 Remove the reservoir cap.  
■ Adding fluid  
1 Slide and lift up the rubber  
strip to partly remove it, and  
4 Add brake fluid slowly while  
checking the fluid level.  
Make sure to check the fluid  
type and prepare the necessary  
510  
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item.  
fluid.  
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or  
SAE J1703 brake fluid  
Fluid  
type  
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or  
SAE J1704  
Item  
Clean funnel  
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture  
from the air  
Excess moisture in the brake fluid  
can cause a dangerous loss of brak-  
ing efficiency. Use only newly  
opened brake fluid.  
WARNING  
■When adding washer fluid  
Do not add washer fluid when the  
hybrid system is hot or operating  
as washer fluid contains alcohol  
and may catch fire if spilled on the  
hybrid system, etc.  
WARNING  
■When filling the reservoir  
Take care as brake fluid can harm  
your hands and eyes and damage  
painted surfaces.  
NOTICE  
If fluid gets on your hands or in  
your eyes, flush the affected area  
with clean water immediately.  
■Do not use any fluid other  
than washer fluid  
Do not use soapy water or engine  
antifreeze instead of washer fluid.  
Doing so may cause streaking on  
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as  
well as damaging the pump lead-  
ing to problems of the washer  
fluid not spraying.  
If you still experience discomfort,  
see a doctor.  
NOTICE  
■If the fluid level is low or high  
■Diluting washer fluid  
It is normal for the brake fluid level  
to go down slightly as the brake  
pads wear out or when the fluid  
level in the accumulator is high.  
Dilute washer fluid with water as  
necessary.  
Refer to the freezing tempera-  
tures listed on the label of the  
washer fluid bottle.  
If the reservoir needs frequent  
refilling, there may be a serious  
problem.  
Adding the washer fluid  
If any washer does not work or  
“Windshield Washer Fluid Low”  
is shown on the multi-informa-  
tion display, the washer tank  
may be empty. Add washer  
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attempt.  
12-volt battery  
●The power switch mode is  
recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-  
volt battery is reconnected, the  
vehicle will return the power  
switch mode to the status it was in  
before the 12-volt battery was dis-  
connected. Make sure to turn off  
the power switch before discon-  
nect the 12-volt battery. Take  
extra care when connecting the  
12-volt battery if the power switch  
mode prior to discharge is  
Location  
The 12-volt battery is located in  
the right-hand side of luggage  
compartment.  
unknown.  
If the hybrid system will not start  
even after multiple attempts at all  
methods above, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
WARNING  
■Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-  
tery  
■Before recharging  
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-  
tery produces hydrogen gas which  
is flammable and explosive. There-  
fore, observe the following precau-  
tions before recharging:  
The 12-volt battery contains poi-  
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid  
and may produce hydrogen gas  
which is flammable and explosive.  
To reduce the risk of death or  
serious injury, take the following  
precautions while working on or  
near the 12-volt battery:  
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-  
tery installed on the vehicle, be  
sure to disconnect the ground  
cable.  
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●Do not cause sparks by touch-  
ing the 12-volt battery terminals  
with tools.  
●Make sure the power switch on  
the charger is off when connecting  
and disconnecting the charger  
cables to the 12-volt battery.  
●Do not smoke or light a match  
near the 12-volt battery.  
■After recharging/reconnecting  
the 12-volt battery  
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin  
and clothes.  
●Unlocking the doors using the  
smart key system may not be pos-  
sible immediately after reconnect-  
ing the 12-volt battery. If this  
happens, use the wireless remote  
control or the mechanical key to  
lock/unlock the doors.  
●Never inhale or swallow electro-  
lyte.  
●Wear protective safety glasses  
when working near the 12-volt  
battery.  
●Start the hybrid system with the  
power switch in ACC. The hybrid  
system may not start with the  
power switch turned off. How-  
ever, the hybrid system will oper-  
ate normally from the second  
●Keep children away from the  
12-volt battery.  
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WARNING  
NOTICE  
■Where to safely charge the  
12-volt battery  
■When recharging the 12-volt  
battery  
Always charge the 12-volt battery  
in an open area. Do not charge  
the 12-volt battery in a garage or  
closed room where there is insuf-  
ficient ventilation.  
Never recharge the 12-volt bat-  
tery while the hybrid system is  
operating. Also, be sure all acces-  
sories are turned off.  
■Emergency measures regard-  
Removing the 12-volt bat-  
tery cover  
ing electrolyte  
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes  
Flush your eyes with clean water  
for at least 15 minutes and get  
immediate medical attention. If  
possible, continue to apply water  
with a sponge or cloth while trav-  
eling to the nearest medical facil-  
ity.  
1 Open the deck board  
●If electrolyte gets on your skin  
Wash the affected area thor-  
oughly. If you feel pain or burning,  
get medical attention immediately.  
2 Hold the handle and pull it  
toward you, and then the 3  
clips will be disengaged  
●If electrolyte gets on your  
clothes  
It can soak through clothing on to  
your skin. Immediately take off the  
clothing and follow the procedure  
above if necessary.  
●If you accidentally swallow elec-  
trolyte  
Drink a large quantity of water or  
milk. Get emergency medical  
attention immediately.  
■When there is insufficient 12-  
3 Taking out the 12-volt battery  
volt battery fluid  
cover.  
Do not use if there is insufficient  
fluid in the 12-volt battery. There  
is a possible danger that the 12-  
volt battery may explode.  
When installing, reverse the steps  
listed.  
Exterior  
Make sure that the 12-volt bat-  
513  
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tery terminals are not corroded  
Tires  
and that there are no loose con-  
nections, cracks, or loose  
clamps.  
Replace or rotate tires in  
accordance with mainte-  
nance schedules and tread-  
wear.  
Checking tires  
Check if the treadwear indica-  
tors are showing on the tires.  
Also check the tires for uneven  
wear, such as excessive wear  
on one side of the tread.  
A
Terminals  
B
Hold-down clamp  
Checking the battery con-  
dition (if equipped)  
Check the battery condition by  
indicator color.  
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A
Blue: Good condition  
A
New tread  
B
Red: Charging is necessary.  
Have the vehicle inspected  
by your Toyota dealer.  
B
Worn tread  
C
Treadwear indicator  
C
Clear: Replacement is nec-  
essary.  
The location of treadwear indicators  
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,  
etc., molded into the sidewall of  
each tire.  
Have the vehicle inspected  
by your Toyota dealer.  
Replace the tires if the treadwear  
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indicators are showing on a tire.  
■When to replace your vehicle’s  
tires  
Tires should be replaced if:  
●The treadwear indicators are  
showing on a tire.  
●You have tire damage such as  
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough  
to expose the fabric, and bulges  
indicating internal damage  
■Tire types  
●Summer tires  
Summer tires are high-speed per-  
formance tires best suited to high-  
way driving under dry conditions.  
Since summer tires do not have  
the same traction performance as  
snow tires, summer tires are inad-  
equate for driving on snow-cov-  
ered or icy roads. For driving on  
snow-covered roads or icy roads,  
the use of snow tires is recom-  
mended. When installing snow  
tires, be sure to replace all four  
tires.  
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-  
not be properly repaired due to  
the size or location of a cut or  
other damage  
If you are not sure, consult your  
Toyota dealer.  
■Tire life  
Any tire over 6 years old must be  
checked by a qualified technician  
even if it has seldom or never been  
used or damage is not obvious.  
●All season tires  
All season tires are designed to  
provide better traction in snow and  
to be adequate for driving in most  
winter conditions as well as for  
use year-round. All season tires,  
however, do not have adequate  
traction performance compared  
with snow tires in heavy or loose  
snow. Also, all season tires fall  
short in acceleration and handling  
performance compared with sum-  
mer tires in highway driving.  
■Low profile tires (vehicles with  
195/50R19 tires)  
Generally, low profile tires will wear  
more rapidly and tire grip perfor-  
mance will be reduced on snowy  
and/or icy roads when compared to  
standard tires. Be sure to use snow  
tires on snowy and/or icy roads and  
drive carefully at a speed appropri-  
ate for road and weather conditions.  
■Maximum load of tire  
●Snow tires  
Check that the maximum load of the  
replacement tire is greater than 1/2  
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings  
(GAWR) of either the front axle or  
the rear axle, whichever is greater.  
For driving on snow-covered  
roads or icy roads, we recom-  
mend using snow tires. If you  
need snow tires, select tires of the  
same size, construction and load  
capacity as the originally installed  
tires. Since your vehicle has radial  
tires as original equipment, make  
sure your snow tires also have  
radial construction. Do not install  
studded tires without first checking  
local regulations for possible  
restrictions. Snow tires should be  
installed on all wheels. (P.429)  
For the GAWR, see the Certification  
Label. For the maximum load of the  
tire, see the load limit at maximum  
cold tire inflation pressure men-  
tioned on the sidewall of the tire.  
(P.609)  
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■If the tread on snow tires wears  
down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)  
NOTICE  
■Driving on rough roads  
The effectiveness of the tires as  
snow tires is lost.  
Take particular care when driving  
on roads with loose surfaces or  
potholes.  
These conditions may cause  
losses in tire inflation pressure,  
reducing the cushioning ability of  
the tires. In addition, driving on  
rough roads may cause damage  
to the tires themselves, as well as  
the vehicle’s wheels and body.  
WARNING  
■When inspecting or replacing  
tires  
Observe the following precautions  
to prevent accidents.  
Failure to do so may cause dam-  
age to parts of the drivetrain as  
well as dangerous handling char-  
acteristics, which may lead to an  
accident resulting in death or seri-  
ous injury.  
■Low profile tires (vehicles  
with 195/50R19 tires)  
Low profile tires may cause  
greater damage than usual to the  
tire wheel when sustaining impact  
from the road surface. Therefore,  
pay attention to the following:  
●Do not mix tires of different  
makes, models or tread pat-  
terns.  
Also, do not mix tires of remark-  
ably different treadwear.  
●Be sure to use proper tire infla-  
tion pressure. If tires are under-  
inflated, they may be damaged  
more severely.  
●Do not use tire sizes other than  
those recommended by Toyota.  
●Do not mix differently con-  
structed tires (radial, bias-belted  
or bias-ply tires).  
●Avoid potholes, uneven pave-  
ment, curbs and other road haz-  
ards. Failure to do so may lead  
to severe tire and wheel dam-  
age.  
●Do not mix summer, all season  
and snow tires.  
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■If tire inflation pressure of  
each tire becomes low while  
driving  
●Do not use tires that have been  
used on another vehicle.  
Do not use tires if you do not  
know how they were used previ-  
ously.  
Do not continue driving, or your  
tires and/or wheels may be  
ruined.  
Tire rotation  
Rotate the tires in the order  
shown.  
To equalize tire wear and extend  
tire life, Toyota recommends that  
tire rotation is carried out at the  
same interval as tire inspection.  
Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-  
sure warning system after tire rota-  
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(Ways of coping: P.561, 605)  
tion.  
When “Immediately Check  
tire when Safe” is displayed  
(Emergency Warning)  
The tire pressure warning light  
comes on and a buzzer sounds  
when the tire inflation pressure  
becomes low suddenly due to a  
blowout. (Ways of coping: P.561,  
574)  
A
Front  
However, the system may not be  
able to detect sudden tire ruptures  
(bursting, etc.).  
■When rotating the tires  
Make sure that the power switch is  
off. If the tires are rotated while the  
power switch is in ON, the tire posi-  
tion information will not be updated.  
The tire pressure detected by  
the tire pressure warning sys-  
tem can be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
(P.161)  
If this accidentally occurs, either  
turn the power switch to off and then  
to ON, or initialize the system after  
checking that the tire pressure is  
properly adjusted.  
The illustration used is intended as  
an example, and may differ from  
the image that is actually displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
Tire pressure warning  
system  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
tire pressure warning system  
that uses tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters to detect  
low tire inflation pressure before  
serious problems arise.  
The tire pressure warning sys-  
tem of this vehicle adopts a 2-  
type warning system.  
■ How to change the unit  
1 Park the vehicle in a safe  
place and turn the power  
switch off.  
When “Adjust Pressure” is  
displayed (Normal Warning)  
Changing the unit cannot be per-  
formed while the vehicle is moving.  
The tire pressure warning light  
comes on and a buzzer sounds  
when the tire inflation pressure  
becomes low due to natural air  
leakage or outside temperature.  
2 Start the hybrid system.  
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pressure warning system may not  
operate properly.  
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are  
used.  
• A tire has been replaced with a  
tire that is not an OE (Original  
Equipment) tire.  
3 Use the meter control  
switches (P.162) to select  
(P.166).  
4 Use the meter control  
switches to select  
press and hold  
, then  
• A tire has been replaced with a  
tire that is not of the specified size.  
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.  
• If a window tint that affects the  
radio wave signals is installed.  
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on  
the vehicle, particularly around the  
wheels or wheel housings.  
• If the tire inflation pressure is  
extremely higher than the speci-  
fied level.  
• If wheel without tire pressure  
warning valves and transmitters  
are used.  
• If the ID code on the tire pressure  
warning valves and transmitters is  
not registered in the tire pressure  
warning computer.  
.
5 Use the meter control  
switches to select “TPWS  
setting”, then press  
.
6 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Pressure  
unit setting”, then press  
.
7 Use the meter control  
switches to select the desired  
unit and then press  
.
■Routine tire inflation pressure  
checks  
●Performance may be affected in  
the following situations.  
• Near a TV tower, electric power  
plant, gas station, radio station,  
large display, airport or other facil-  
ity that generates strong radio  
waves or electrical noise  
• When carrying a portable radio,  
cellular phone, cordless phone or  
other wireless communication  
device  
The tire pressure warning system  
does not replace routine tire inflation  
pressure checks. Make sure to  
check tire inflation pressure as part  
of your routine of daily vehicle  
checks.  
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■Tire inflation pressure  
●It may take a few minutes to dis-  
play the tire inflation pressure  
after the power switch is turned to  
ON.  
It may also take a few minutes to  
display the tire inflation pressure  
after inflation pressure has been  
adjusted.  
If tire position information is not cor-  
rectly displayed due to the radio  
wave conditions, the display may be  
corrected by changing the location  
of the vehicle as the radio wave  
conditions may change.  
●Tire inflation pressure changes  
with temperature. The displayed  
values may also be different from  
the values measured using a tire  
pressure gauge.  
●When the vehicle is parked, the  
time taken for the warning to start  
or go off could be extended.  
●When tire inflation pressure  
declines rapidly for example when  
a tire has burst, the warning may  
not function.  
■Situations in which the tire  
pressure warning system may  
not operate properly  
●In the following cases, the tire  
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■Warning performance of the tire  
pressure warning system  
NOTICE  
■Repairing or replacing tires,  
wheels, tire pressure warn-  
ing valves, transmitters and  
tire valve caps  
The warning of the tire pressure  
warning system will change in  
accordance with driving conditions.  
For this reason, the system may  
give a warning even if the tire pres-  
sure does not reach a low enough  
level, or if the pressure is higher  
than the pressure that was adjusted  
to when the system was initialized.  
●When removing or fitting the  
wheels, tires or the tire pressure  
warning valves and transmit-  
ters, contact your Toyota dealer  
as the tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters may be  
damaged if not handled cor-  
rectly.  
Installing tire pressure  
warning valves and trans-  
mitters  
●Make sure to install the tire  
valve caps. If the tire valve caps  
are not installed, water could  
enter the tire pressure warning  
valves, corrode the valve, and  
cause sticking and air leaks.  
When replacing tires or wheels,  
tire pressure warning valves and  
transmitters must also be  
installed.  
●When replacing tire valve caps,  
do not use tire valve caps other  
than those specified. The cap  
may become stuck.  
When new tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters are  
installed, new ID codes must be  
registered in the tire pressure  
warning computer. (P.522)  
■To avoid damage to the tire  
pressure warning valves and  
transmitters  
When a tire is repaired with liquid  
sealants, the tire pressure warn-  
ing valve and transmitter may not  
operate properly. If a liquid seal-  
ant is used, contact your Toyota  
dealer or other qualified service  
shop as soon as possible. Make  
sure to replace the tire pressure  
warning valve and transmitter  
when replacing the tire. (P.518)  
■When replacing the tires and  
wheels  
If the ID code of the tire pressure  
warning valve and transmitter is not  
registered, the tire pressure warning  
system will not work properly. In this  
case, after driving for about 20 min-  
utes, the tire pressure warning light  
blinks for 1 minute and stays on to  
indicate a system malfunction.  
Registration of the posi-  
tion of each wheel after  
performing a tire rotation  
It is necessary to register the  
position of each wheel after per-  
forming a tire rotation.  
Wheel position registration can  
be performed by oneself. Wheel  
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position registration is per-  
formed by driving forward with  
moderate left and right turns.  
However, depending on the  
driving conditions and driving  
environment, registration may  
take some time to complete.  
8 Drive straight (with occa-  
sional left and right turns) at  
approximately 25 mph (40  
km/h) or more for approxi-  
mately 10 to 30 minutes.  
When wheel position registration is  
complete, a message indicating  
that registration has been com-  
pleted and the inflation pressure of  
each tire will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
1 Park the vehicle in a safe  
place, turn the power switch  
off and wait 15 minutes or  
more.  
Even if it is not possible to drive  
continuously at approximately 25  
mph (40 km/h) or more, registration  
can be completed by driving for a  
long time. However, if registration  
does not complete after driving for  
1 hour or more, park the vehicle in  
a safe place and leave it with the  
power switch in ON for approxi-  
mately 15 minutes or more, and  
then perform the driving procedure  
again.  
2 Start the hybrid system.  
The wheel position registration pro-  
cedure cannot be performed while  
the vehicle is moving.  
3 Use the meter control  
switches (P.162) to select  
. (P.166)  
4 Use the meter control  
■When performing wheel posi-  
tion registration  
switches to select  
press and hold  
, then  
.
●Normally, wheel position registra-  
tion can be completed within  
approximately 30 minutes.  
5 Use the meter control  
switches to select “TPWS  
7
●Wheel position registration is per-  
formed while driving at a vehicle  
speed of approximately 25 mph  
(40 km/h) or more.  
setting”, then press  
.
6 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Tire Rota-  
■Wheel position registration pro-  
cedure  
tion”, then press  
.
●If the power switch is turned off  
while registering the wheel posi-  
tion, the next time the power  
switch is turned to ON, the wheel  
position registration will resume  
and it will not be necessary to  
restart the procedure.  
7 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Yes”, then  
press  
.
A message indicating that wheel  
position registration is being per-  
formed will be displayed on the  
multi-information display. “---” will  
be displayed for the tire inflation  
pressure of each tire and wheel  
position registration will begin.  
●While the position of each wheel is  
being determined and the inflation  
pressures are not being dis-  
played, if the inflation pressure of  
a tire drops, the tire pressure  
warning light will come on.  
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■If the wheel position cannot be  
registered easily  
tion pressure using the current  
pressure. Make sure to adjust the  
tire inflation pressure of each tire to  
the appropriate level before per-  
forming tire pressure setting. The  
tire pressure warning system oper-  
ates based on this tire inflation  
pressure.  
●In the following situations, wheel  
position registration may take lon-  
ger than usual to be completed or  
may not be possible.  
• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-  
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more  
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved  
roads  
• If wheel position registration does  
not complete after driving for 1  
hour or more, park the vehicle in a  
safe place for approximately 15  
minutes and then drive the vehicle  
again.  
■ Setting by selecting a spec-  
ified tire inflation pressure  
1 Start the hybrid system.  
The tire inflation pressure cannot  
be set while the vehicle is moving.  
●If the vehicle is reversed during  
wheel position registration, all  
data collected until then will be  
cleared. Perform driving again.  
2 Use the meter control  
switches (P.162) to select  
. (P.166)  
3 Use the meter control  
Setting the tire pressure  
switches to select  
press and hold  
, then  
In the following situations, it will  
be necessary to perform the tire  
inflation pressure setting proce-  
dure of the tire pressure warning  
system.  
.
4 Use the meter control  
switches to select “TPWS  
setting”, then press  
.
5 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Tire Pres-  
When the specified tire infla-  
tion pressure has changed,  
such as due to carried load,  
etc.  
sure Setting”, then press  
.
6 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Setting by  
Specified Pressure”, then  
When the tire inflation pres-  
sure is changed such as  
when the tire size is changed.  
press  
.
If the tire inflation pressure has  
been adjusted to the specified  
level, perform the tire inflation set-  
ting procedure by selecting speci-  
fied inflation pressure on the multi-  
information display.  
7 Use the meter control  
switches to select the desired  
tire pressures, then press  
.
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times.  
When the tire inflation pressure is  
to be other than specified, such as  
when tires other than the specified  
size are used, etc., set the tire infla-  
After setting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, a message indicating that set-  
ting has been completed will be  
displayed on the multi-information  
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display.  
The tire inflation pressure cannot  
be set while the vehicle is moving.  
3 Use the meter control  
switches (P.162) to select  
(P.166).  
4 Use the meter control  
switches to select  
, then  
press and hold  
.
5 Use the meter control  
switches to select “TPWS  
■If the tire inflation pressure can-  
not be set easily  
setting”, then press  
.
●If the tire pressure warning light  
does not blink 3 times when start-  
ing the tire inflation pressure set-  
ting procedure, the procedure  
may not have started.  
Perform the procedure again from  
the beginning.  
6 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Tire Pres-  
sure Setting”, then press  
7 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Setting by  
Current Pressure”, then  
●If tire inflation pressure setting  
procedure cannot be completed  
after performing the above proce-  
dure, contact your Toyota dealer.  
press  
.
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times and a message  
indicating that tire inflation pressure  
is being set will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
■ Setting using the current  
tire inflation pressure  
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WARNING  
After setting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, a message indicating that set-  
ting has been completed will be  
displayed on the multi-information  
display.  
■Before performing tire pres-  
sure setting  
Make sure to adjust the tire infla-  
tion pressure of each tire to the  
appropriate level. Otherwise, the  
tire pressure warning light may  
not illuminate even if the tire infla-  
tion pressure drops or may illumi-  
nate even though the tire inflation  
pressure is normal.  
1 Adjust the tire inflation pres-  
sure of each tire to the appro-  
priate level.  
Make sure to adjust the tire inflation  
pressure with the tires cold.  
2 Start the hybrid system.  
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may not have started.  
Perform the procedure again from  
the beginning.  
■Warning performance of the tire  
pressure warning system  
●When performing the tire pressure  
setting using the current tire infla-  
tion pressure, the warning timing  
of the tire pressure warning sys-  
tem will vary according to the con-  
ditions under which tire pressure  
setting was performed. Therefore,  
a warning may be output even if  
the tire inflation pressure drops  
slightly or if the tire inflation pres-  
sure increases above that when  
the tire inflation pressure was set.  
●If tire inflation pressure setting  
procedure cannot be completed  
after performing the above proce-  
dure, contact your Toyota dealer.  
Registering ID codes  
The tire pressure warning valve  
and transmitter is equipped with  
a unique ID code. When new  
tire pressure warning valves and  
transmitters are installed, new  
ID codes must be registered in  
the tire pressure warning com-  
puter.  
●Make sure to perform the tire  
pressure setting procedure after  
adjusting the tire inflation pres-  
sure. Also, make sure the tires are  
cold before performing the tire  
pressure setting procedure or  
adjusting the tire inflation pres-  
sure.  
• ID codes can be registered by  
yourself, but depending on  
the driving conditions and  
driving environment, registra-  
tion may take some time to  
complete.  
■Tire inflation pressure setting  
procedure  
●If the power switch is turned off  
while setting the tire inflation pres-  
sure, the next time the power  
switch is turned to ON, the setting  
procedure will resume and it will  
not be necessary to restart the  
procedure.  
• When using a wheel set  
which all of the ID codes have  
already been registered, the  
wheel set can be changed in  
a short amount of time.  
●If the tire inflation pressure setting  
procedure is started unnecessar-  
ily, adjust the tire inflation pres-  
sure to the specified level with the  
tires cold and then perform setting  
by selecting a specified tire infla-  
tion pressure, or perform the tire  
inflation pressure setting proce-  
dure with the current tire inflation  
pressure.  
Before performing ID code reg-  
istration, make sure that no  
wheels with tire pressure warn-  
ing valve and transmitters  
installed are near the vehicle.  
1 Park the vehicle in a safe  
place, turn the power switch  
off and wait 15 minutes or  
more.  
■If the tire inflation pressure can-  
not be set easily  
●Normally, the tire inflation pres-  
sure setting procedure can be  
completed in 2 or 3 minutes.  
2 Start the hybrid system.  
●If the tire pressure warning light  
does not blink 3 times when start-  
ing the tire inflation pressure set-  
ting procedure, the procedure  
The ID code registration procedure  
cannot be performed while the  
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vehicle is moving.  
9 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Yes” then  
3 Use the meter control  
switches (P.162) to select  
press  
.
(P.166).  
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times and a message  
indicating that ID code registration  
is being performed will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
Wheel set changing will be can-  
celed and registration will begin.  
4 Use the meter control  
switches to select  
press and hold  
, then  
.
5 Use the meter control  
switches to select “TPWS  
When registration is being per-  
formed, the tire pressure warning  
light will blink for approximately 1  
minute then illuminate and “---” will  
be displayed for the inflation pres-  
sure of each tire on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
setting”, then press  
.
6 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Tire Set  
Switching”, then press  
.
10Drive straight (with occa-  
sional left and right turns) at  
approximately 25 mph (40  
km/h) or more for approxi-  
mately 10 to 30 minutes.  
7 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Register  
New Valve / ID”, then press  
.
When registration is complete, the  
tire pressure warning light will turn  
off and a message indicating that  
registration has been completed  
will be displayed on the multi-infor-  
mation display.  
8 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Tire Set 1”  
or “Tire Set 2”, then press  
.
7
If ID codes have already been reg-  
istered for that wheel set, the tire  
pressure warning light will slowly  
blink 3 times, and a message indi-  
cating that change is occurring will  
be displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
Registration may take longer than  
normal to complete if the vehicle  
speed cannot be maintained at  
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or  
more. If registration cannot be com-  
pleted after driving for 1 hour or  
more, perform the registration pro-  
cedure again from the beginning.  
11If the tire inflation pressure of  
the wheel set installed differs  
from that of the previous set,  
it will be necessary to per-  
form the tire inflation pres-  
sure setting procedure of the  
tire pressure warning system.  
If the specified tire inflation pres-  
sure is the same, it will not be nec-  
essary to perform the tire inflation  
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pressure setting procedure.  
■ Canceling ID code registra-  
tion  
■When registering ID codes  
To cancel ID code registration  
after it has been started, select  
“Register New Valve / ID” again  
on the multi-information display.  
●Normally, ID codes registration  
can be completed within approxi-  
mately 30 minutes.  
●ID code registration is performed  
while driving at a vehicle speed of  
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h)  
or more.  
If ID code registration has been  
canceled, the tire pressure warning  
light will turn off.  
■If ID codes are not registered  
easily  
If the warning light does not turn off,  
ID code registration may not have  
been cancelled correctly. To cancel  
registration, select “Register New  
Valve / ID” on the multi-information  
display.  
●In the following situations, ID code  
registration may take longer than  
usual to be completed or may not  
be possible.  
• When the vehicle has not been  
parked for approximately 15 min-  
utes or more before being driven  
• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-  
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more  
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved  
roads  
• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-  
cles and system cannot recog-  
nize tire pressure warning valve  
and transmitters of your vehicle  
over those of other vehicles  
• Wheel with tire pressure warning  
valve and transmitter installed is  
inside or near the vehicle  
Selecting wheel set  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
tire pressure warning system  
with a function to register two  
sets of ID codes. This allows for  
registration of a second wheel  
set, for example a winter set.  
The wheel set can be  
changed only if a second  
wheel set has been registered  
to the system. If a second  
wheel set has not been regis-  
tered, “Switching Incomplete  
See Owner’s Manual” will be  
displayed and it will not be  
possible to change to the  
selected wheel set.  
●If the vehicle is reversed during  
registration, all data collected until  
then will be cleared. Perform driv-  
ing again.  
●If the tire pressure warning light  
does not blink 3 times when start-  
ing ID code registration proce-  
dure to step 9, the procedure may  
not have started. Perform the pro-  
cedure again from the beginning.  
●If registration does not complete  
after driving for 1 hour or more,  
perform the ID code registration  
procedure again from the begin-  
ning.  
ID codes can be registered by your-  
self.  
Only a change between both  
registered wheel set is possi-  
ble, mixing between these  
wheel sets is not supported.  
●If the ID codes cannot be regis-  
tered even when performing the  
above procedure, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
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the tire pressure warning light will  
blink for 1 minute and then illumi-  
nate. Also, while the change is  
being performed, “---” will be dis-  
played for the tire inflation pressure  
of each tire on the multi-information  
display.  
While registering ID codes, it  
may not be possible to  
change between wheel sets  
normally. Cancel registration  
before changing between  
wheel sets.  
After approximately 2 minutes, the  
wheel set change will complete, the  
tire pressure warning light will turn  
off, and a completion message will  
be displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display.  
1 Install the desired wheel set.  
2 Use the meter control  
switches (P.162) to select  
(P.166).  
If changing does not complete after  
approximately 4 minutes, a mes-  
sage indicating that the change  
could not be completed will be dis-  
played.  
3 Use the meter control  
switches to select  
press and hold  
, then  
.
Check which wheel set is installed  
and perform the change procedure  
again from the beginning.  
4 Use the meter control  
switches to select “TPWS  
setting”, then press  
.
5 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Tire Set  
Switching”, then press  
.
6 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Register  
7
Valve / ID”, then press  
.
9 If the specified tire inflation  
pressure of the wheel set  
installed differs from that of  
the previous set, it will be  
necessary to perform the tire  
inflation pressure setting pro-  
cedure of the tire pressure  
warning system. (P.520)  
7 Use the meter control  
switches to select the wheel  
set (“Tire Set 1” or “Tire Set  
2”) displayed for the set  
selection setting, then press  
.
8 Use the meter control  
switches to select “Yes”, then  
If the specified tire inflation pres-  
sure is the same, it will not be nec-  
essary to perform the tire inflation  
pressure setting procedure.  
press  
.
The tire pressure warning light will  
slowly blink 3 times, a message  
indicating that change is occurring  
will be displayed, and the wheel set  
change will begin.  
10Register the position of each  
wheel.  
Wheel set change will begin and  
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Replacing the tire  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Shift the shift position to P.  
Stop the hybrid system.  
When replacing the tires  
yourself, prepare the neces-  
sary tools and a jack.  
Turn on the emergency flash-  
ers. (P.546)  
For vehicles with power back  
door: Turn off the power back  
door system. (P.202)  
If necessary tire replace-  
ment seems difficult to per-  
form, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
■Tools  
As your vehicle is equipped with an  
emergency tire puncture repair kit,  
the following tools for replacing a  
tire are not included with your vehi-  
cle. They can be purchased at your  
Toyota dealer.  
Before jacking up the  
vehicle  
Stop the vehicle in a safe  
place on a hard, flat surface.  
●Wheel nut wrench  
●Jack  
Set the parking brake.  
●Jack handle  
Location of the tools  
A
Towing eyelet  
B
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (bottle)  
527  
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Tool bag*1, 2  
Jack*2  
C
D
E
Emergency tire puncture repair kit (compressor)  
*1  
:The tool bag contains jack handle and wheel nut wrench.  
:They can be purchased at your Toyota dealer.  
*2  
●When lowering the vehicle,  
make sure that there is no-one  
near the vehicle. If there are  
people nearby, warn them  
vocally before lowering.  
WARNING  
■Using the tire jack  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Improper use of the tire jack may  
cause the vehicle to suddenly fall  
off the jack, leading to death or  
serious injury.  
Replacing a flat tire  
1 Chock the tires.  
●Do not use the tire jack for any  
purpose other than replacing  
tires or installing and removing  
tire chains.  
●Do not use other tire jacks for  
replacing tires on this vehicle.  
●Put the jack properly in its jack  
point.  
●Do not put any part of your body  
under the vehicle while it is sup-  
ported by the jack.  
7
Wheel chock  
positions  
Tire  
●Do not start the hybrid system  
or drive the vehicle while the  
vehicle is supported by the jack.  
Behind the rear  
Front left-hand right-hand side  
tire  
●Do not raise the vehicle while  
someone is inside.  
Behind the rear  
Front right-hand  
●When raising the vehicle, do not  
put an object on or under the  
jack.  
left-hand side tire  
In front of the  
●Do not raise the vehicle to a  
height greater than that required  
to replace the tire.  
Rear left-hand  
front right-hand  
side tire  
In front of the  
Rear right-hand front left-hand  
side tire  
●Use a jack stand if it is neces-  
sary to get under the vehicle.  
528  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
2 For vehicles with the wheel  
ornament: Remove the wheel  
ornament using the wrench.  
5 Install the wheel nut wrench  
in jack handle.  
To prevent damage, cover the tip of  
the wrench with a rag.  
6 Raise the vehicle until the tire  
is slightly raised off the  
ground.  
3 Slightly loosen the wheel  
nuts (one turn).  
7 Remove all the wheel nuts  
and the tire.  
A
4 Turn the tire jack portion  
When resting the tire on the  
ground, place the tire so that the  
wheel design faces up to avoid  
scratching the wheel surface.  
by hand until the notch of the  
jack is in contact with the jack  
point.  
The jack point guides are located  
under the rocker panel. They indi-  
cate the jack point positions.  
529  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
●Failure to follow these precau-  
tions could cause the wheel  
nuts to loosen and the tire to fall  
off, resulting in death or serious  
injury.  
WARNING  
■Replacing a flat tire  
●Do not touch the disc wheels or  
the area around the brakes  
immediately after the vehicle  
has been driven.  
• Never use oil or grease on the  
wheel bolts or wheel nuts.  
After the vehicle has been  
driven the disc wheels and the  
area around the brakes will be  
extremely hot. Touching these  
areas with hands, feet or other  
body parts while changing a tire,  
etc. may result in burns.  
Oil and grease may cause the  
wheel nuts to be excessively  
tightened, leading to bolt or disc  
wheel damage. Remove any oil  
or grease that has adhered  
when installing the wheel nuts.  
• Have the wheel nuts tightened  
with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf  
(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon  
as possible after changing  
wheels.  
• After replacing a tire, check the  
tightening torque as soon as  
possible. If you cannot confirm  
the tightening torque yourself,  
have the vehicle inspected at  
your Toyota dealer.  
• When installing a tire, only use  
wheel nuts that have been spe-  
cifically designed for that wheel.  
• If there are any cracks or defor-  
mations in the bolt screws, nut  
threads or bolt holes of the  
wheel, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota  
dealer.  
7
• Do not attach a heavily dam-  
aged wheel ornament, as it may  
fly off the wheel while the vehi-  
cle is moving.  
■Replacing a flat tire for vehi-  
cles with power back door  
In cases such as when replacing  
tires, make sure to cancel the  
power back door system  
(P.202). Failure to do so may  
cause the back door to operate  
unintentionally if the power back  
door switch is accidentally  
touched, resulting in hands and  
fingers being caught and injured.  
530  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
A
Washer  
NOTICE  
B
■Repairing or replacing tires,  
wheels, tire pressure warn-  
ing valves, transmitters and  
tire valve caps  
Disc wheel  
3 Lower the vehicle.  
P.518  
Installing the tire  
1 Remove any dirt or foreign  
matter from the wheel con-  
tact surface.  
If foreign matter is on the wheel  
contact surface, the wheel nuts  
may loosen while the vehicle is in  
motion, causing the tire to come off.  
4 Securely tighten the wheel  
nuts two or three times in the  
order shown in the illustration  
using a wheel nut wrench.  
Tightening torque:  
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)  
2 Install the tire and loosely  
tighten each wheel nut by  
hand by approximately the  
same amount.  
5 For vehicles with the wheel  
ornament: When reinstalling  
an original wheel, reinstall  
the wheel ornament.  
Turn the wheel nuts until the wash-  
A
ers ( ) come into contact with the  
B
disc wheel ( ).  
Align the cutout of the wheel orna-  
531  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
ment with the valve stem as shown.  
Tire inflation pressure  
Make sure to maintain the  
proper tire inflation pres-  
sure. Tire inflation pressure  
should be checked at least  
once per month. However,  
Toyota recommends that  
tire inflation pressure be  
checked once every two  
weeks. (P.605)  
6 Stow all the tools.  
Checking the specified  
tire inflation pressure  
The recommended cold tire  
inflation pressure and tire size  
are displayed on the tire and  
loading information label.  
(P.605)  
7
532  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Do not forget to check the spare.  
Inspection and adjust-  
ment procedure  
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation  
pressure  
Driving with incorrect tire inflation  
pressure may result in the following:  
●Reduced fuel economy  
●Reduced driving comfort and poor  
handling  
●Reduced tire life due to wear  
●Reduced safety  
●Damage to the drive train  
If a tire needs frequent inflating,  
have it checked by your Toyota  
dealer.  
A
Tire valve  
B
■Instructions for checking tire  
inflation pressure  
Tire pressure gauge  
1 Remove the tire valve cap.  
When checking tire inflation pres-  
sure, observe the following:  
2 Press the tip of the tire pres-  
sure gauge onto the tire  
valve.  
●Check only when the tires are  
cold.  
If your vehicle has been parked  
for at least 3 hours or has not  
been driven for more than 1 mile  
or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate  
cold tire inflation pressure reading.  
3 Read the pressure using the  
gauge gradations.  
4 If the tire inflation pressure is  
not at the recommended  
level, adjust the pressure. If  
you add too much air, press  
the center of the valve to  
deflate.  
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.  
It is difficult to judge if a tire is  
properly inflated based only on its  
appearance.  
●It is normal for the tire inflation  
pressure to be higher after driving  
as heat is generated in the tire. Do  
not reduce tire inflation pressure  
after driving.  
5 After completing the tire infla-  
tion pressure measurement  
and adjustment, apply soapy  
water to the valve and check  
for leakage.  
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity  
weight. Passengers and luggage  
weight should be placed so that  
the vehicle is balanced.  
6 Put the tire valve cap back  
on.  
■Tire inflation pressure check  
interval  
You should check tire inflation pres-  
sure every two weeks, or at least  
once a month.  
533  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Wheels  
WARNING  
■Proper inflation is critical to  
save tire performance  
If a wheel is bent, cracked or  
heavily corroded, it should  
be replaced. Otherwise, the  
tire may separate from the  
wheel or cause a loss of  
handling control.  
Keep your tires properly inflated.  
If the tires are not properly  
inflated, the following conditions  
may occur which could lead to an  
accident resulting in death or seri-  
ous injury:  
●Excessive wear  
●Uneven wear  
●Poor handling  
Wheel selection  
When replacing wheels, care  
should be taken to ensure that  
they are equivalent to those  
removed in load capacity, diam-  
●Possibility of blowouts resulting  
from overheated tires  
●Air leaking from between tire  
and wheel  
eter, rim width and inset*.  
●Wheel deformation and/or tire  
damage  
Replacement wheels are avail-  
able at your Toyota dealer.  
●Greater possibility of tire dam-  
age while driving (due to road  
hazards, expansion joints,  
*
: Conventionally referred to as off-  
set.  
sharp edges in the road, etc.)  
Toyota does not recommend  
using the following:  
NOTICE  
7
Wheels of different sizes or  
■When inspecting and adjust-  
ing tire inflation pressure  
types  
Be sure to put the tire valve caps  
back on.  
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt  
or moisture may get into the valve  
and cause an air leak, resulting in  
decreased tire inflation pressure.  
Used wheels  
Bent wheels that have been  
straightened  
■When replacing wheels  
The wheels of your vehicle are  
equipped with tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters that allow  
the tire pressure warning system to  
provide advance warning in the  
event of a loss in tire inflation pres-  
sure. Whenever wheels are  
replaced, tire pressure warning  
valves and transmitters must be  
installed. (P.531, 534)  
534  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
WARNING  
NOTICE  
■When replacing wheels  
■Replacing tire pressure warn-  
ing valves and transmitters  
●Do not use wheels that are a dif-  
ferent size from those recom-  
mended in the Owner’s Manual,  
as this may result in a loss of  
handling control.  
●Because tire repair or replace-  
ment may affect the tire pres-  
sure warning valves and  
transmitters, make sure to have  
tires serviced by your Toyota  
dealer or other qualified service  
shop. In addition, make sure to  
purchase your tire pressure  
warning valves and transmit-  
ters at your Toyota dealer.  
●Never use an inner tube in a  
leaking wheel which is designed  
for a tubeless tire. Doing so may  
result in an accident, causing  
death or serious injury.  
■When installing the wheel  
●Ensure that only genuine  
Toyota wheels are used on your  
vehicle.  
Tire pressure warning valves  
and transmitters may not work  
properly with non-genuine  
wheels.  
nuts  
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts  
with the tapered ends facing  
inward. (P.530)  
Installing the nuts with the  
tapered ends facing outward  
can cause the wheel to break  
and eventually cause the wheel  
to come off while driving, which  
could lead to an accident result-  
ing in death or serious injury.  
Aluminum wheel precau-  
tions  
Use only Toyota wheel nuts  
and wrenches designed for  
use with your aluminum  
wheels.  
●Never use oil or grease on the  
wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil  
and grease may cause the  
wheel nuts to be excessively  
tightened, leading to bolt or disc  
wheel damage. In addition, the  
oil or grease can cause the  
wheel nuts to loosen and the  
wheel may fall off, causing an  
accident and resulting in death  
or serious injury. Remove any  
oil or grease from the wheel  
bolts or wheel nuts.  
When rotating, repairing or  
changing your tires, check  
that the wheel nuts are still  
tight after driving 1000 miles  
(1600 km).  
Be careful not to damage the  
aluminum wheels when using  
tire chains.  
■Use of defective wheels pro-  
hibited  
Do not use cracked or deformed  
wheels.  
Use only Toyota genuine bal-  
ance weights or equivalent  
and a plastic or rubber ham-  
mer when balancing your  
wheels.  
Doing so could cause the tire to  
leak air during driving, possibly  
causing an accident.  
535  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
fully open the glove box while  
supporting it.  
Air conditioning filter  
The air conditioning filter  
must be changed regularly  
to maintain air conditioning  
efficiency.  
Removal method  
1 Turn the power switch off.  
Confirm that the charging connec-  
tor is not connected.  
2 Open the glove box and slide  
off the damper.  
4 With the glove box fully open,  
slightly lift up the glove box  
and pull toward the seat to  
detach the bottom of the  
glove box.  
Do not use excessive force if the  
glove box does not detach when  
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward  
the seat while slightly adjusting the  
height of the glove box.  
3 Push in each side of the  
glove box to disconnect the  
claws, and then slowly and  
7
A
5 Unlock the filter cover ( ),  
pull the filter cover out of the  
536  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
tioning filter according to the mainte-  
B
claws ( ), and remove the  
filter cover.  
nance schedule. In dusty areas or  
areas with heavy traffic flow, early  
replacement may be required. (For  
scheduled maintenance information,  
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual  
Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-  
nance”.)  
■If air flow from the vents  
decreases dramatically  
The filter may be clogged. Check  
the filter and replace if necessary.  
WARNING  
6 Remove the filter case.  
■When replacing the air condi-  
tioning filter  
Check that the charging connec-  
tor is not connected. Failure to do  
so may result in the air condition-  
ing system operating during the  
procedure due to the “Battery  
Cooler”, possibly resulting in  
injury.  
NOTICE  
7 Remove the air conditioning  
filter from the filter case and  
replace it with a new one.  
■When using the air condition-  
ing system  
Make sure that a filter is always  
installed. Using the air condition-  
ing system without a filter may  
cause damage to the system.  
The “ UP” marks shown on the  
filter should be pointing up.  
■When removing the glove box  
Always follow the specified proce-  
dure to remove the glove box  
(P.535). If the glove box is  
removed without following the  
specified procedure, the hinge of  
the glove box may become dam-  
aged.  
8 When installing, reverse the  
steps listed.  
■Checking interval  
Inspect and replace the air condi-  
537  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Electronic key battery  
NOTICE  
■To prevent damage to the fil-  
ter cover  
Replace the battery with a  
new one if it is depleted.  
When moving the filter cover in  
the direction of arrow to release  
the fitting, pay attention not to  
apply excessive force to the  
claws. Otherwise, the claws may  
be damaged.  
■If the electronic key battery is  
depleted  
The following symptoms may occur:  
●The smart key system and wire-  
less remote control will not func-  
tion properly.  
●The operational range will be  
reduced.  
Items to prepare  
Prepare the following before  
replacing the battery:  
Flathead screwdriver  
Small flathead screwdriver  
Lithium battery CR2450  
■Use a CR2450 lithium battery  
●Batteries can be purchased at  
your Toyota dealer, local electrical  
appliance shops or camera stores.  
7
●Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
●Dispose of used batteries accord-  
ing to the local laws.  
538  
Replacing the battery  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
minal facing up.  
1 Release the lock and remove  
the mechanical key.  
4 When installing, reverse the  
steps listed.  
WARNING  
2 Remove the key cover.  
To prevent damage to the key,  
cover the tip of the flathead screw-  
driver with a rag.  
■Battery precautions  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Failure to do so may result in  
death or serious injury.  
●Do not swallow the battery.  
Doing so may cause chemical  
burns.  
●A coin battery or button battery  
is used in the electronic key. If a  
battery is swallowed, it may  
cause severe chemical burns in  
as little as 2 hours and may  
result in death or serious injury.  
3 Remove the depleted battery  
using a small flathead screw-  
driver.  
●Keep away new and removed  
batteries from children.  
●If the cover cannot be firmly  
closed, stop using the electronic  
key and stow the key in the  
place where children cannot  
reach, and then contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
When removing the cover, the elec-  
tronic key module may stick to the  
cover and the battery may not be  
visible. In this case, remove the  
electronic key module in order to  
remove the battery.  
●If you accidentally swallow a  
battery or put a battery into a  
part of your body, get emer-  
gency medical attention imme-  
diately.  
When removing the battery, use a  
screwdriver of an appropriate size.  
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-  
539  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Checking and replac-  
ing fuses  
WARNING  
■To prevent battery explosion  
or leakage of flammable liq-  
uid or gas  
If any of the electrical com-  
ponents do not operate, a  
fuse may have blown. If this  
happens, check and replace  
the fuses as necessary.  
●Replace the battery with a new  
battery of the same type. If a  
wrong type of battery is used, it  
may explode.  
●Do not expose batteries to  
extremely low pressure due to  
high altitude or extremely high  
temperatures.  
Checking and replacing  
fuses  
●Do not burn, break or cut a bat-  
tery.  
1 Turn the power switch off.  
Confirm that the charging connec-  
tor is not connected.  
NOTICE  
■When replacing the battery  
2 Open the fuse box cover.  
Engine compartment:  
Use a flathead screwdriver of  
appropriate size. Applying exces-  
sive force may deform or damage  
the cover.  
A
B
Push claw  
and  
to com-  
pletely release the lock, and then lift  
up the cover.  
■For normal operation after  
replacing the battery  
Observe the following precautions  
to prevent accidents:  
7
●Always work with dry hands.  
Moisture may cause the battery  
to rust.  
●Do not touch or move any other  
component inside the remote  
control.  
●Do not bend either of the battery  
terminals.  
Left side instrument panel  
Remove the lid.  
540  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
using the pullout tool.  
Right side luggage compart-  
ment  
4 Check if the fuse is blown.  
Open the deck board. (P.454)  
Replace the blown fuse with a new  
fuse of an appropriate amperage  
rating. The amperage rating can be  
found on the fuse box lid.  
Type A  
Hold the handle and pull it toward  
you, and then the 3 clips will be dis-  
engaged  
A
Normal fuse  
B
Blown fuse  
Type B  
3 Remove the fuse.  
Only type A fuse can be removed  
A
Normal fuse  
B
Blown fuse  
541  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
WARNING  
Type C  
■To prevent system break-  
downs and vehicle fire  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Failure to do so may cause dam-  
age to the vehicle, and possibly a  
fire or injury.  
●Never use a fuse of a higher  
amperage rating than that indi-  
cated, or use any other object in  
place of a fuse.  
A
Normal fuse  
●Always use a genuine Toyota  
fuse or equivalent.  
Never replace a fuse with a  
wire, even as a temporary fix.  
B
Blown fuse  
■After a fuse is replaced  
●When installing the lid, make sure  
that the tab is installed securely.  
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse  
boxes.  
●If the lights do not turn on even  
after the fuse has been replaced,  
a lights may need replacement.  
(P.543)  
NOTICE  
■Before replacing fuses  
●If the replaced fuse blows again,  
have the vehicle inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
Have the cause of electrical over-  
load determined and repaired by  
your Toyota dealer as soon as  
possible.  
■If there is an overload in a cir-  
cuit  
■To prevent damage to the  
engine compartment fuse box  
cover  
7
The fuses are designed to blow,  
protecting the wiring harness from  
damage.  
When opening the fuse box, com-  
pletely release the claw locks  
before lifting up the cover. Other-  
wise, the claws may be damaged.  
■When replacing an electronic  
component, such as a lights,  
etc.  
Toyota recommends that you use  
genuine Toyota products designed  
for this vehicle.  
Because certain electronic compo-  
nents are connected to circuits  
designed to prevent overload, non-  
genuine parts not designed for this  
vehicle may be unusable.  
542  
Headlight aim  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Adjusting the headlight  
aim  
Vertical movement adjust-  
ing bolts  
1 Using a Phillips-head screw-  
driver, turn bolt A in either  
direction.  
Remember the turning direction  
and the number of turns.  
A
Adjustment bolt A  
Adjustment bolt B  
B
2 Turn bolt B the same number  
of turns and in the same  
direction as step 1.  
Before checking the head-  
light aim  
If the headlight cannot be adjusted  
using this procedure, take the vehi-  
cle to your Toyota dealer to adjust  
the headlight aim.  
Make sure the vehicle has a  
full tank of gasoline and the  
area around the headlight is  
not deformed.  
Park the vehicle on level  
ground.  
Make sure the tire inflation  
pressure is at the specified  
level.  
Have someone sit in the  
driver’s seat.  
Bounce the vehicle several  
times.  
543  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Ex terior lights  
If any exterior light does not  
turn on, have it replaced by  
your Toyota dealer.  
■LED lights  
The lights consist of a number of  
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out,  
take your vehicle to your Toyota  
dealer to have the light replaced.  
■Condensation build-up on the  
inside of the lens  
Temporary condensation build-up  
on the inside of the light lens does  
not indicate a malfunction. Contact  
your Toyota dealer for more infor-  
mation in the following situations:  
●Large drops of water have built up  
on the inside of the lens.  
●Water has built up inside the light.  
■When replacing an electronic  
component, such as a lights,  
etc.  
P.541  
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544  
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  

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