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Meaning

68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated nominal diameter of the bead seat rim diameter and width the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code nominal distance between rim flanges the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig- nated seating capacity the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two

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Tire related term

Meaning

Vehicle normal load on the tire

Weather side

the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire

Table 1—Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities

Designated seating capacity,

number of occupants

Vehicle normal load, number of

occupants

Occupant distribution in a normally

loaded vehicle

2 through 4
5 through 10

2 in front 2 in front, 1 in second seat

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Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle, observe the following: D Put cargo and luggage in the trunk when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.

D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- anced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance.

D For better fuel economy, do not

carry unneeded weight.

Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the load limits shown below. Total load ca- pacity and seating capacity are also described on the tire and loading in- formation label. For location of the tire and loading information label, see “Checking tire inflation pressure” on page 359. Total load capacity:

410 kg (900 lb.) Total load capacity means com- bined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage. Tongue load is in- cluded when trailer towing.

Seating capacity:

Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) Seating capacity means the maxi- mum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg (150 lb.) per person. Depending on the weight of each person, the seat- ing capacity given may exceed the total load capacity.

NOTICE

Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not ex- ceed the total load capacity.

Towing capacity: Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. It is not de- signed for trailer towing. Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de- crease depending on the size (weight) and the number of occupants. For de- tails, see “Capacity and distribution” that follows.

CAUTION

Do not apply the load more than each load limit. That may cause not only damage to the tires, but also deterioration to the steering ability and braking ability, which may cause an accident.

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D To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep car- go and luggage low, as close to the floor as possible.

D Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not de- signed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fas- tened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer seri- ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a colli- sion.

D Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback. Such items may be thrown about and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle dur- ing sudden braking or an acci- dent.

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D Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and im- pair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occu- pants.

—Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- tal weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac- ity) – (Total weight of occupants) Steps Load Limit— (1) Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.

for Determining Correct

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

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(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam- ple, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your ve- hicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is (1400–750
lbs. (5x150)=650 lbs.)

650

(5) Determine the combined weight luggage and cargo being of loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

(6)

For details about trailer towing, see page 310.

From this condition, if 3 more passen- gers with the combined weight of 176
kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car- go and luggage load will be reduced as follows: 244 kg – 176 kg = 68 kg. (534 lb. – 388 lb. = 146 lb.) As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced. In other words, if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you have to reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle. For details about total load capacity, see “Vehicle load limits” on page 295.

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity

Example on Your Vehicle In case that 2 people with the com- bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 410 kg (900 lb.), the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity will be as follows: 410 kg – 166 kg = 244 kg. (900 lb. – 366 lb. = 534 lb.)

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CAUTION

Even if the total load of occu- pant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capac- ity, do not apply the load uneven- ly. That may cause not only dam- age to the tire but also deteriora- tion to the steering ability due to unbalance of the vehicle, causing an accident.

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Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires Summer tires are high−speed capabil- ity tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow−covered or icy roads. For driving on snow−covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires All season tires are designed to pro- vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use all year round.

traction

All season tires, however, do not have adequate performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving. The details about how to distinguish summer tires from all season tires are described on page 285.

CAUTION

D Do not mix summer and all sea- son tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous han- dling characteristics, resulting in loss of control.

D Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originally equipped tires and wheels.

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SECTION 3

STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Preparing to start the hybrid system How to start the hybrid system Driving and parking using smart key system Tips for driving in various conditions Winter driving tips Dinghy towing Trailer towing How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

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Preparing to start the hybrid system 1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore getting in.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion angle, seat height, head restraint height and steering wheel angle.

3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view

mirrors.

4. Lock all side doors and back door. 5. Fasten seat belts. When you get whether the “READY” not.

in the vehicle, check is on or

light

CAUTION

Your vehicle does not produce any noise or vibration when the vehicle is ready to be driven with the “READY” indicator foot carefully from the brake pedal to the acceleration pedal when driving.

light on. Move your

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How to start the hybrid system— (a) Before starting 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.

3. Put the selector lever in “P”. 4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to

the floor until driving off.

(b) Starting the hybrid system

As the hybrid system can be started only with the transmission in the “P” position, put in “P” whenever starting the system.

the selector

lever

PUSH BUTTON START FUNCTION The hybrid system can be started by pressing the “POWER” switch. Before starting the hybrid system, be sure to follow the instructions in “(a) Before starting”. Starting procedure With your foot off the accelerator pedal, press “POWER” switch briefly and firmly. The “READY” light starts flashing and it stays on with sounding a beep. If the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions, it may take longer than the usual amount of time until the “READY” light stays on.

then

the

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The engine may not start even with the “READY” light on. If there is a problem somewhere in the “CHECK hybrid system, HYBRID SYSTEM” will appear on the multi−information your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

display. Have

the message

D There are instances in which the hybrid system will not start, even if the key is in the vehicle (e.g. on the floor, in the cup holder or glove box).

When the push button start function does not operate properly, the following may be causes: D The key battery may be discharged if

the electronic key does not work. You can start the hybrid system by touching the Toyota logo side of the electronic key to the “POWER” switch. For details, see “Smart key system” on page 32 in Section 1−2. Replace the key battery as soon as possible. (See “—Replacing battery” on page 30 in Section 1−2.)

D The hybrid system was

repeatedly turned on and off over a short period. Wait 10 seconds and the hybrid system.

then start

If the hybrid system will not start... In the following cases, the hybrid system will not start. D If a buzzer sounds from the vehicle, and IS NOT DETECTED” appears on the multi−infor- mation display and the master warning light comes on when pressing the “POWER” switch, this indicates that the key is not in the vehicle.

the message

“KEY

D If the key is placed in the trunk, the

hybrid system cannot be started.

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D If

indicator

light on

the amber

the “POWER” switch flashes, and the mes- sage “CHECK S/T LOCK” appears on the multi−information display and the master warning light comes on, there is a problem in the steering lock function. Contact your Toyota dealer, and have your vehicle and all keys inspected.

D If

indicator

light on

the amber

the “POWER” switch flashes, and no mes- sage appears on the multi−information display, there is a problem in the push button start function. Contact your Toyota dealer, and have your vehicle and all keys inspected.

D In addition

to

the above,

there are instances in which the smart key sys- tem does not operate properly because of the circumstances of use. For de- tails, see “Smart key system” on page 32 in Section 1−2.

than

In cases other those described above, it is possible that a problem has occurred in an area other than the start system. See “If your vehicle will not start” on page 313 in Section 4.

If the 12 volt battery is disconnected or run down... The “READY” light will not come on and the hybrid system will not start after you reconnect, replace or recharge the battery. In this case, perform the following proce- dure to restart the hybrid system: 1. Turn the hybrid system off. 2. Open and close the driver’s door. 3. Press the “POWER” switch briefly and

firmly.

If the hybrid system still will not start, contact your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

Never start the hybrid system from outside the vehicle, or an accident may occur. Be sure to sit in the driv- er seat, then start the system.

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D If

indicator

light on

the green

the “POWER” switch flashes, and the mes- sage “S/T IS NOT UNLOCKED” ap- pears on the multi−information display and the master warning light comes on, the steering wheel is locked. To the steering wheel slightly while pressing the “POWER” switch.

the steering

lock,

free

turn

NOTICE

indicator

z If any message appears on the mul- ti−information display or service re- minder light comes on (see page 140 and page 150 in Sec- tion 1−6 for details) or the 12 volt battery is disconnected, the hybrid system may not be started. In that the “POWER” switch case, push again. light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.

If the “READY”

z When you start the hybrid system at a lower outside temperature, it may take longer before the blinking “READY” light changes to constant on.

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Driving and parking using smart key system TIPS FOR USING SMART KEY SYSTEM When using the smart key system, it is possible to start or stop the hybrid system as long as the key is on your person. For this reason, it is possible that a pas- senger may remove the key from the ve- hicle without the driver being aware of the fact. In such a case, it is not possible to restart the hybrid system after having turned it off. In addition, it is possible that one may get out of the vehicle without being aware that the “POWER” switch has not been turned off completely. When driving or getting in or out of the vehicle, drivers should make sure that they are carrying the key.

CAUTION

Do not touch the “POWER” switch while driving.

If you have to make an emergency stop, press and hold the “POWER” switch for more than 3 seconds.

Master warning light and multi−informa- tion display

SYSTEM FUNCTION REMINDERS Follow the instructions described below if any of the following warnings occur: (A) A warning buzzer sounds once from the

instrument cluster when

the “POWER” switch is pushed.

This indicates that the driver has gotten into the vehicle without the key. The mes- sage “KEY IS NOT DETECTED” will also appear on the multi−information display and the master warning light will come on. Operate the “POWER” switch only after taking care that the key is in the vehicle.

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(C) A warning buzzer sounds from the vehicle for two seconds after locking the door with the door handle switch.

to

the

follow

instructions

This indicates that the driver is attempting to lock the doors while carrying the key, neglecting for case (B) above. Lock the doors only after turning off the hybrid system by pressing the “POWER” switch and checking that the indicator light on the “POWER” switch has gone off. A warning buzzer that sounds even though the engine has been turned off indicates that driver is attempting to lock the ve- hicle with the keys still in the vehicle. Leave the vehicle only after making sure that you are carrying the key.

If the warning light is still lit when the key is in the vehicle, the key battery is dis- charged. Check that the indicator light on the key comes on by pushing the lock button on the key. When the indicator light does not come on, change the key battery so that smart key system works properly. (B) A warning buzzer sounds once from the instrument cluster, accompanied by three warning sounds from the vehicle when the driver gets out of the vehicle and closes the door.

This indicates that the driver is attempting to leave the vehicle carrying the key with “POWER” switch turned off although the transmission selector lever has been set in the “P” position. The message “KEY IS NOT DETECTED” will also appear on the multi−information display and the master warning light will come on. Get out of the vehicle only after turning off the “POWER” switch and checking the indicator light on the “POWER” switch has gone off. If the driver returns to the ve- hicle without carrying the key and begins driving, a warning buzzer will sound once more.

the hybrid system by pressing that

(D) A warning buzzer sounds continu- instrument cluster

ously from the when opening the driver’s door.

the

that

“POWER” switch

This indicates that the transmission selec- tor lever is in a position other than “P” and is not turned off. The message “SHIFT TO P RANGE” will also appear on the multi−in- formation display. Get out of the vehicle only after setting the transmission selector lever in the “P” position, turning off the hybrid system by switch pressing and checking light on the “POWER” switch has gone off.

the indicator

“POWER”

the that

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(E) A warning buzzer sounds continu- ously from the instrument cluster and from the vehicle when closing the door after getting out of the ve- hicle.

This indicates that the driver is attempting to leave the vehicle carrying the key, ne- glecting to follow the instructions for case (D) above. The messages, “SHIFT TO P RANGE” and “KEY IS NOT DETECTED”, will also appear alternately on the multi− information display and the master warn- ing light will come on. Get out of the vehicle only after setting the transmission selector lever in the “P” position, turning off the hybrid system by switch pressing and checking light on the “POWER” switch has gone off.

the indicator

“POWER”

the that

(F) A warning buzzer sounds once from the three times from the vehicle when a pas- senger is getting out of the vehicle.

instrument cluster and

that

“KEY

indicates

the passenger

The message

This is attempting to leave the vehicle carrying the key, without turning the hybrid system off. IS NOT DETECTED” will also appear on the multi−information display and the master warning light will come on. When passengers get out of the vehicle, care should be taken to leave the key with the driver. If the driver begins driving after a passenger gets out of the vehicle carrying the key, a warning buzzer will sound once more. (G) A warning buzzer sounds from the vehicle for two seconds when lock- ing the vehicle from the outside with the door handle switch.

This indicates that the driver is attempting to lock the door with the key still in the vehicle. Leave the vehicle only after making sure that you are carrying the key.

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(H) A warning buzzer sounds once from the

instrument cluster when

the “POWER” switch is turned off.

This indicates that the key battery is low. (This warning buzzer sounds only when the hybrid system has been on or the “POWER” switch has been set at ON for 20 minutes or more.) The message “LOW KEY BATTERY” will also appear on the multi−information display. Change the key battery ahead of time in order to ensure that the smart key system works properly. (I) A warning buzzer sounds repeatedly from the instrument cluster when opening the driver’s door with the “POWER” switch turned off.

This indicates that the steering wheel is not locked. Turn the engine off and then open the door in order to lock the steering wheel.

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once every second.

that

lock

“S/T

indicates

the steering

is IS NOT the

This stuck. The message UNLOCKED” will also appear on multi−information display. To free it, rotate the steering wheel slight- ly while pressing the “POWER” switch. (K) The “POWER” switch flashes amber

once every 2 seconds.

When the message “CHECK S/T LOCK” appears on the multi−information display— This indicates a problem with the steering lock function. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer. When no message appears on the multi− information display— This indicates a problem with the push button start function. Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

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THEFT PREVENTION FUNCTION D When the hybrid system is turned off, the engine immobilizer system is auto- matically set. (See “Engine immobilizer system” on page 24 in Section 1−2.)

D When the driver’s door is opened after turning off the hybrid system, the steer- ing wheel will lock. When the 12 volt battery is discharged, the steering lock function may not op- erate properly.

Tips for driving in various conditions D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. This will allow you much better control. D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos- sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving onto high, sharp−edged objects and other road hazards. Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage such as a tire burst. Drive slowly when passing over bumps or travelling on a bumpy road. Other- wise, the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and/or wheels.

they

D When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmis- sion the wheels.

If necessary, block

in “P”.

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D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a it longer stopping distance, and may pull the brakes are applied. Also, the park- ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely.

to one side when

D To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and use engine brake. Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively, they may over- heat and not work properly.

D Be careful when accelerating, en- gine braking or braking on a slip- pery surface. Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause the vehicle to skid or spin.

D Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high−speed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to con- sult a to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high−speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.

tire dealer

D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet, check that there is no traffic near you, and then press the pedal lightly. If you do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are probably wet. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

CAUTION

D Before driving off, make sure that the parking brake is fully released and reminder light is off.

the parking brake

D Do not

leave your vehicle unat- tended while the hybrid system is operating.

D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy.

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hybrid

organic

long−life

combination of

Winter driving tips Make sure your coolant is properly pro- tected against freezing. Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with long−life technology. (Coolant hybrid organic acid with acid technology low phosphates and organic acids.) See “Checking the coolant level” on page 357 in Section 7−2 for details of coolant type selection. For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant pro- vides protection down to about −35_C (−31_F). For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant pro- vides protection down to about −42_C (−44_F).

NOTICE

Do not use plain water alone.

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the

to check

tells you how

Check the condition of the 12 volt bat- tery and cables. Cold temperatures lower the performance of the 12 volt battery, so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting. Section 7−3 to visually inspect the 12 volt battery. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather. See page 356 in Section 7−2 for recom- mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum- mer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing. Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing.

Use a washer fluid containing an anti- freeze solution. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.

Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into “P” and block the rear wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or water accu- mulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it hard to release. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders occasionally.

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Dinghy towing

Trailer towing

Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc.

Your vehicle to be dinghy towed (with four wheels on the ground) behind a motorhome.

is not designed

NOTICE

Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to your vehicle.

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your Toyota. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi- cycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last longer, too. Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs: D Keep your tires inflated at the cor- rect pressure. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. See page 359 in Section 7−2 for instructions. D Do not carry unneeded weight

in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier the hybrid system, causing greater fuel consumption.

load on

D Accelerate

slowly

smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high gear as quickly as possible.

and

D Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down. Stop−and−go driving wastes fuel.

D Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis- tance from other vehicles to avoid sud- den braking. This will also reduce wear on your brakes.

D When parking, be sure to put the transmission into the “P” position. In the “N” position, the engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. The hybrid battery will be discharged requir- ing unnecessary engine power to re- charge.

D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic

whenever possible.

jams

D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes premature wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.

D Maintain a moderate speed on high- ways. The faster you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your speed, you will cut down on fuel con- sumption.

D Keep

the

front wheels

in proper alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the hybrid system, which, turn, wastes fuel.

in

D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro- sion.

D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine performance and con- tribute to poor fuel economy. For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under severe conditions, see that your vehicle frequent maintenance. receives more (For scheduled maintenance informa- tion, please refer the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manu- al Supplement”.)

to

CAUTION

Never turn off the hybrid system to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster do not function when the hybrid system In addition, the emission control system operates properly only when the hy- brid system is operating.

is off.

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SECTION 4

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start If your hybrid system stalls while driving If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift transmission selector lever If you lose your keys

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If your vehicle will not start— (a) Simple checks Before making these checks, make sure you have sufficient fuel and that you have followed the correct starting procedure giv- en in “How to start the hybrid system” on page 301 in Section 3. If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer sys- tem, also check whether the other keys will start the hybrid system. If they work, your key may be broken. Have the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, there may be a malfunc- tion in the immobilizer system. Call your Toyota dealer. (See “Keys” on page 22 in Section 1−2.)

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If the instrument cluster displays with normal brightness the “POWER” switch set at ON... You may try emergency start. See “(b) Emergency start” for further instructions. If the instrument cluster dims or the instrument cluster display turns off with the “POWER” switch set at ON... 1. Check that the 12 volt battery terminals

are tight and clean.

(b) Emergency start When the hybrid system cannot be started, the following procedure can be used if the hybrid system and “POWER” switch function normally. 1. Put the transmission in “P”. 2. Set the mode to ACC by pushing the

“POWER” switch once.

3. Push and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

2. If

the 12 volt battery

terminals are O.K., the 12 volt battery is discharged. You may jump starting. See “(c) Jump starting” that follows for further instructions.

try

NOTICE

the above procedure,

Even if the hybrid system can be started using the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer. If using contact your Toyota dealer.

the hybrid system cannot be started immediately

the above procedure,

Hybrid vehicles cannot be push− started.

CAUTION

Do not place any objects close to the “POWER” switch. If the object pushes on the switch, the hybrid system may be started unexpectedly.

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D If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes, remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water im- mediately. Then get immediate medi- cal attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office.

D The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near. Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting must be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct.

12 VOLT BATTERY LOCATION The 12 volt battery is located in the right− hand side of the trunk. Remove the cover to access the battery.

(c) Jump starting If the 12 volt battery is discharged, the hybrid system can be started by jump starting. Depending on the vehicle con- dition, however, the hybrid system may not start. To avoid serious injury and damage to your vehicle which might result from an explosion of the battery, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, follow instructions careful- ly. If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure, we strongly that you seek the help of a competent me- chanic or towing service.

recommend

CAUTION

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid which is poisonous and corrosive. Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting, and avoid spilling acid on your skin, clothing, or ve- hicle.

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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. If

is

the booster battery

installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. When boosting, use the battery of matching or higher quality. Any other battery may be difficult to jump start with. If jump starting is difficult, charge the battery for several minutes.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster battery. Lay a cloth over the battery. (This helps reduce the explosion haz- ard, personal injuries and burns.)

the open vents on

3. If the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery is not running, start it and let it run for a few minutes. During jump starting, run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed.

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Discharged battery

Jumper cable

Booster battery

Positive terminal (“+” mark)

Jumper cable

Positive terminal (“+”mark)

Discharged battery

Negative terminal (“−”mark)

Booster battery

4. Make the cable connections in the or-

der a, b, c, d. a. Connect the clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged 12 volt bat- tery. b. Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (−) terminal on the booster battery. d. Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative (black) jumper cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

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the

that

the clamp on

If the first start attempt is not success- ful... jumper Check cables are tight. Recharge the discharged battery with the jumper cables connected for several minutes and restart the hybrid system in the normal way. If the another attempt is not successful, the battery may be depleted. Have it ch- ecked at your Toyota dealer.

5. Start the hybrid system. Make sure the

“READY” light is on. If the ”READY” light will not come on and the hybrid system will not start after you recharge the battery, perform the following procedure. Turn the hybrid system off. Open and close the driver’s door. Then push the ”POWER” switch briefly and firmly. If the the message “LOW T. BATTERY STOP THE VEHICLE SHIFT TO P” ap- pears on the multi−information display, the hybrid battery is also discharged. In the hybrid system may not start. Contact your Toyota dealer.

this condition,

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths—they may now contain sulfuric acid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery vent

plugs.

If the cause of the 12 volt battery dis- charging (for example, lights left on), have the battery checked by your Toyota dealer.

is not apparent

The recommended connecting point is

in the above illustration.

CAUTION

the connections,

When making to avoid serious injury, do not lean over the battery or accidentally the jumper cables or clamps touch any- thing except the correct battery termi- nals or the ground.

let

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If your hybrid system stalls while driving If your hybrid system stalls while driving... 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Set the “POWER” switch at ACC or off, the hybrid system

try starting

and again.

If the hybrid system will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start” on page 313 in this Section.

CAUTION

D If the hybrid system is not operat- ing, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steer- ing and braking will be much hard- er than usual.

D If the hybrid system stalls while driving, do not open the driver’s door until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Opening the driver’s door locks the steering wheel, re- sulting in loss of steering control.

If your vehicle overheats Any of the following may indicate that the hybrid system has overheated: D The

temperature

coolant

engine

gauge indicates overheating.

D The message “WATER TEMP” or “HYBRID SYSTEM OVER HEAT” ap- pears on the multi−information dis- play.

D A loss of power is experienced. D A loud knocking or pinging noise is

heard.

If the hybrid system overheats, follow the procedures below: 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- turn on your emergency hicle and the transmission in “P” flashers. Put and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used. 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the hybrid system. Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave the hybrid system turned on and make sure the electric cooling fan is operat- ing. If it is not, turn the hybrid system off.

CAUTION

injury, keep To help avoid personal the hood closed until there is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure.

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle. However, note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used.

CAUTION

When the hybrid system is on, keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the hy- brid system immediately. Call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant to the reservoir while the hy- brid system is on. Fill it about half full. For the coolant type, see “Coolant type selection” on page 357 in Section 7−2.

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CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the hybrid system and ra- diator are hot. Serious injury could result fluid and steam blown out under pressure.

from scalding hot

6. After

the coolant

temperature has cooled to normal, again check the cool- ant level in the reservoir. If necessary, bring it up to half full again. Serious coolant the system. You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

indicates a

leak

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If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cau- tiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground.

2. Stop the hybrid system and turn

on your emergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and

put the transmission in “P”.

4. Have everyone get out of the ve- hicle on the side away from traffic. 5. Read the following instructions

thoroughly.

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possi- bility of death or serious injury: D Follow jacking instructions. D Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle sup- ported by the jack. Otherwise, personal injury may occur.

D Do not start the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by the jack.

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in “P”. Block the wheel diago- nally opposite to the one being changed if necessary.

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D Make sure to set the jack prop- erly in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improper- ly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the ve- hicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury.

D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone.

D Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing.

D Do not raise the vehicle with

someone in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack.

D Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire.

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NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a deflated tire. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair.

the

distinctive

Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. The compact spare tire is identified by wording “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into the side wall of the tire. The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installa- tion in case of a flat tire.

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—Required tools and spare tire

D Replace the compact spare tire with the standard tire as soon as possible.

D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire.

NOTICE

is re- Your ground clearance duced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not at- tempt to go through an auto- matic car wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in damage.

The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) de- pending on road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear indi- cators appear on the tire, replace the tire. See also the tire information on page 362 in Section 7−2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other ser- vice information.

CAUTION

D The compact spare tire was de- signed especially for your Toy- ota. Do not use it on any other vehicle.

D Do not use more than one com- pact spare tire at the same time.

D The pressure for the compact spare tire must be 420 kPa (4.2
kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi).

D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph) when driving with the compact spare tire.

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1. Get the required

tools and

spare tire. 1. Jack handle 2. Wheel nut wrench 3. Transport eyelet

(on some models) 4. Jack 5. Spare tire

To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their storage locations.

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When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire by re- peating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking.

To remove the spare tire: 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. 3. Loosen the bolt and remove it. 4. Remove the jack tray. Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle.

Before removing the jack, unhook the tightening strap. After storing the jack, make sure it is securely held by the tightening strap. This prevents the jack from flying for- ward during a collision or sudden stop.

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—Blocking the wheel

—Loosening wheel nuts

CAUTION

Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may be- come loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident.

2. Block the wheel diagonally op- posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block or equivalent in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels.

3. Loosen all the wheel nuts. Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen. To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side, as shown above. Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the han- dle. Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut. Do not remove the nuts yet—just un- screw them about one−half turn.

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—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

Jack point guide

4. Position the jack at the correct

jack point as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place.

The jack point guides are located un- der the rocker panel. They indicate the jack point positions.

5. After making sure that no one is in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.

Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire. To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double−check that it is properly posi- tioned.

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—Changing wheels

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone.

6. Remove the wheel nuts and

change tires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside. Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts.

Before putting on wheels, remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels without good metal−to−met- al contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving.

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—Reinstalling wheel nuts

—Lowering your vehicle

CAUTION

Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident. If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut, clean it.

7. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin-

ger tight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end inward) and tighten them as much as you can by hand. Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more.

8. Lower the vehicle completely

and tighten the wheel nuts.

Turn the jack handle counterclock- wise to lower the vehicle. Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands, such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut. Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight.

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CAUTION

D When

lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground.

D Have the wheel nuts tightened with torque wrench to 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf), as soon as possible after changing wheels. Otherwise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident.

D Do not attach a heavily dam- aged plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the ve- hicle is moving.

—After changing wheels 9. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- cation designed on page 385 in Sec- tion 8. If the pressure is lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure. Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla- tion valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new one put on as soon as possible. 10.Restow all the tools, jack and

flat tire securely.

As soon after changing wheels as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 385 in Sec- tion 8 with a torque wrench. Have a technician repair the flat tire and re- place the spare tire with it.

Initial adjustment of the tire pres- sure warning system is necessary after you have replaced your tires or wheels. See “Tire pressure warning system” on page 168 in Section 1−7.

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire are se- curely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden braking.

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If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and back- ward if people or objects are any- where near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob- jects.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed—

NOTICE

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

to

the

If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age transmission and other parts. z Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.

z Avoid spinning the wheels. z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.

—From front

—From rear

(b) Using flat bed truck