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NOTICE

■ To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.

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The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunctions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown, perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

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Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multiinformation display.

Multi-information display

Handling method

Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.

If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Messages and warnings

The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Comes on

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Flashes

Comes on

Flashes

System warning light

Warning buzzer

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Comes on or flashes

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Warning

Sounds

Sounds

Sounds

Does not sound

Does not sound

Indicates an important situation, such as when a system related to driving is malfunctioning or that danger may result if the correction procedure is not performed

Indicates an important situation, such as when the systems shown on the multi-information display may be malfunctioning

Indicates a situation, such as when damage to the vehicle or danger may result

Indicates a condition, such as malfunction of electrical components, their condition, or indicates the need for maintenance

Indicates a situation, such as when an operation has been performed incorrectly, or indicates how to perform an operation correctly

The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure according to the displayed message.

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: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.

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■ Warning messages

The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.

■ System warning lights

The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.

Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message shown on the multi-information display.

● Malfunction in the ABS

The ABS warning light comes on. (

 P. 454)

● Malfunction in the brake system

The brake system warning light (yellow) comes on. (

 P. 453)

● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( 

P. 456)

● Remaining fuel level is low

The low fuel level warning light comes on. ( 

P. 456)

■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed

● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.

Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• “Hybrid System Malfunction”

• “Check Engine”

• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”

• “Accelerator System Malfunction”

• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (

 P. 492)

● If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s

Manual” is displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (

 P. 434)

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■ If “Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown

This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill.)

Handling method:

 P. 492

■ If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s

Manual” is shown

The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.

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If the air intake vent or filter is dirty, refer to P. 434 for cleaning the air intake

vent and filter.

● If the message is being displayed and the air intake vent and filter are not dirty, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

■ If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Refrain From the Use of N

Position” is shown

This message may be displayed when the shift lever is in N.

As the hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged when the shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever to P when the vehicle is stopped.

■ If “Traction Battery Needs to be Protected Shift into P to Restart” is shown

This message is displayed when the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge has become extremely low because the shift lever has been left in N for a certain amount of time.

When operating the vehicle, shift to P and restart the hybrid system.

■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown

Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the power switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.

Shift the shift lever to P.

■ If “Shift Is in N Release Accelerator Before Shifting” is shown

Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal has been depressed and the shift lever is in N. Release the accelerator pedal and shift the shift lever to

D or R.

■ If “Press Brake When Vehicle Is Stopped Hybrid System May Overheat” is shown

Message is displayed when the accelerator pedal is depressed to maintain the vehicle position when stopped on a upward slope, etc.

If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.

Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

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■ If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed

Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.

Next time when starting the hybrid system, operate the hybrid system for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery.

■ If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is displayed

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a new electronic key has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key registered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in your possession) has been registered.

■ When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed

The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

● The LED headlight system

● Automatic High Beam

■ “Front Camera Unavailable” or “Front Camera Unavailable Remove

Debris On Windshield” is displayed

The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the message is resolved.

● PCS (Pre-Collision System)

● LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range

● Automatic High Beam

■ If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule

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should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.

If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is performed. (

 P. 393)

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: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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