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ters are used

●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is

not registered in the tire pressure warning computer

●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or

higher

The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi- tions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) ●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies

are nearby

●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle ●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 non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.) ●If tire chains are used

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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking

for 1 minute If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

■Customization

The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Customizable features →P. 527) However, Toyota recommends that the seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen- ger when seat belts are not fastened.

CAUTION

■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on

The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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CAUTION

■If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire

inflation pressure immediately.

●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres- sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.

●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,

you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

■Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ- ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

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CAUTION

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub- stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operat- ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi- cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi- nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illumi- nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

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CAUTION

TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari- ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres- sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter- nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function properly.

NOTICE

■Precaution when installing a different tire

When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres- sure warning system may not operate properly.

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Follow the correction procedures.

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turn off.

Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

The electronic key is not detected when an attempt is made to start the hybrid system.

The “POWER” switch has been pressed while the electronic key was not detected inside the vehicle.

Start the hybrid sys- tem with the electronic key present.

Confirm the location of the electronic key. (→P. 60, 66) If the warning light does not extinguish even though the elec- tronic key is within operating range, touch the electronic key to the “POWER” switch while depress- ing the brake pedal (→P. 482) Transmission between the elec- tronic key and the vehicle is being blocked, or the bat- tery in the electronic key has been depleted.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

Once

⎯

Once

3 times

Driving has been started without the correct electronic key inside the vehicle. The electronic key was carried out- side the vehicle and a door other than the driver’s door was opened and closed while the “POWER” switch was in a mode other than off. The electronic key was carried out- side the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while the shift position P was selected without turning off the “POWER” switch.

Confirm the location of the electronic key.

Bring the electronic key back into the vehi- cle.

Turn the “POWER” switch off or bring the electronic key back into the vehicle.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

⎯

Contin- uous

Contin- uous

Contin- uous

An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turn- ing the “POWER” switch off. The electronic key was carried out- side the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the “POWER” switch.

Turn the “POWER” switch off and lock the doors again.

• Shift the shift position to P. • Bring the electronic key back into the vehi- cle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you have a flat tire

Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided. ■ Before jacking up the vehicle

● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface. ● Set the parking brake. ● Shift the shift position to P. ● Stop the hybrid system. ● Turn on the emergency flashers.

■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Left side deck board

Jack handle

Towing eyelet

Jack

Center auxiliary boxes

Wheel nut wrench

Spare tire

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Taking out the jack

STEP 1

Open the deck board and move it toward the front of the vehicle.

STEP 2

Remove the left side deck board and then remove the center aux- iliary boxes.

STEP 3

Take out the jack.

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Taking out the spare tire

Unload the tool holder from the vehicle and loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.

CAUTION

■Service plug

Be careful not to hit the service plug when loading or unloading the tool holder or the spare tire. (→P. 39)

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Replacing a flat tire

STEP 1

Chock the tires.

Front

Rear

STEP 2

STEP 3

Flat tire Left-hand side Right-hand side Left-hand side Right-hand side

Wheel chock positions

Behind the rear right-hand side tire Behind the rear left-hand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire

For vehicles with 16 inch wheels, remove the wheel ornament using the wrench.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of the wrench with a rag.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

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STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

Turn the tire jack portion “A” 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 indicate the jack point positions.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

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Installing the spare tire

STEP 1

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Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face.

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.

STEP 2

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.

Replacing a steel wheel with a steel wheel (including a compact spare tire)

Tapered portion

Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

Disc wheel seat

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Replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel (including a compact spare tire)

Tapered portion

Tighten the nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

Disc wheel seat

Replacing an aluminum wheel with an aluminum wheel

Disc wheel

Turn the nut washers until they come into contact with the disc wheel.

Washer

STEP 3

Lower the vehicle.

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STEP 5

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Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

For vehicles with 16 inch wheels, reinstall the wheel ornament.*

Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown. *: The wheel ornament cannot be installed on the compact spare tire.

STEP 6

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

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For vehicles with a 17-inch wheel: Before stowing the flat tire, remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse side.

Place the flat tire on the deck board, and pass the belt through the lower-right cargo hook and then through the hole in the cen- ter of the tire.

Pass the belt through the lower- left cargo hook.

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Stowing the flat tire

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

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Pass the belt through the buckle and secure the tire firmly. Check that the belt is securely held by the buckle.

The belt cannot be fastened securely if the buckle is facing the wrong direction.

■The compact spare tire

●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare

tire. (→P. 506)

■After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 393)

■When using the compact spare tire

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice

Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire. Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle. Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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CAUTION

■When using the compact spare tire

●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use

with your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.

●Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously. ●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible. ●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp

cornering.

■When storing the compact spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact spare tire and the body of the vehicle.

■When the compact spare tire is attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys- tems may not operate correctly: ●ABS & Brake assist ●VSC ●TRAC ●Cruise control (if equipped) ●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) ●Pre-collision system (if equipped) ●EPS ●Rear view monitor system (if equipped) ●Navigation system (if equipped)

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CAUTION

■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri- ous injury.

■Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading to death or serious injury. Observe the following precautions: ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat

tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.

●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported

by the jack.

●Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by

the jack.

●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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CAUTION

■Replacing a flat tire

●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven. 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.

●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to

loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • 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.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts

with the tapered end facing inward. (→P. 405)

■After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. ■When stowing the flat tire

●Make sure the rear seatbacks are in their original position. ●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwise, the flat tire may fly out in case of sudden braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire

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

■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire

installed on the vehicle The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.

■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

■When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-

ters When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant 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. 392)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the hybrid system will not start

Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate proce- dure: ■ The hybrid system will not start even though the correct

starting procedure is being followed (→P. 175) One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.*

(→P. 481)

● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.*

(→P. 119)

● There may be a malfunction in the P position control system.*

(→P. 180, 449, 450)

*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position from P to other posi-

tion.

■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does

not sound or sounds at a low volume One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 483) ● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-

roded.

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■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn

does not sound One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be discon-

nected.

● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 483) Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

Emergency start function

When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the “POWER” switch is functioning normally:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Set the parking brake. Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode. Press and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the electronic key does not operate properly

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter- rupted (→P. 65) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con- trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

Use the mechanical key (→P. 54) in order to perform the following operations:

Locks all the doors Unlocks the door Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

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Starting the hybrid system

STEP 1

Depress the brake pedal.

STEP 2

Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic the “POWER” switch.

key

to

If any of the doors is opened or closed while the key is being touched to the switch, an alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the elec- tronic key.

STEP 3

Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, keeping the brake pedal depressed.

In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact your Toyota dealer.

■Stopping the hybrid system

Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.

■Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. (→P. 409)

■Changing “POWER” switch modes

Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the “POWER” switch. The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed. (→P. 177)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged. You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow- ing the steps below.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Open the hood and fuse block cover.

When closing, first hook the lid onto the two rear tabs.

Open the exclusive jump start- ing terminal cover.

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STEP 3

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the exclusive jump starting terminal on your vehicle. Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle. Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi- nal on the second vehicle. Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclu- sive jump starting terminal and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

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STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

STEP 8

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system of your vehicle by turning the “POWER” switch to ON mode. Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer. Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con- nected. Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and rein- stall the fuse box cover to its original position. When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear tabs.

Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged

The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.

■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is

off.

●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-

ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged

●The hybrid system may not start. (→P. 388) ●If the 12-volt battery is depleted with the shift position in P, it will not be possible to shift the shift position other than P. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels are locked by the parking lock. (→P. 439)

●When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system, depress the brake pedal, and confirm that it is possible to shift into each shift posi- tion.

■Charging the 12-volt battery

The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is oper- ating.)

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CAUTION

■Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery: ●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal. ●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi- nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or unpainted metal.

●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact

with each other.

●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near

the 12-volt battery.

■12-volt battery precautions

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when handling the 12-volt battery: ●When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the 12-volt battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.

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CAUTION

■After recharging the 12-volt battery

Have the 12-volt battery inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possi- ble. If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of passengers.

■When replacing the 12-volt battery

→P. 389

NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan- gled in the cooling fans, etc.

■Exclusive jump starting terminal

The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-volt battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump start another vehicle.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating. ● The high coolant temperature warning light (→P. 447) comes on or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

● The hybrid system overheat warning light (→P. 451) comes on. ● Steam comes out from under the hood.

Correction procedures

■ If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or

flashes

STEP 1

STEP 2

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition- ing system, and then stop the hybrid system. If you see steam:

Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.

If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.

STEP 3

After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.

Radiator Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

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STEP 4

STEP 5

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir “FULL” “LOW”

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer- gency if coolant is unavailable.

STEP 6

STEP 7

Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses. The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.) If the fans are not operating:

Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.

If the fans are operating:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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■ If the hybrid system overheat warning light comes on

STEP 1

STEP 2

Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks. Radiator Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on the reservoir.

Reservoir “F” “L”

Add coolant if necessary.

Water can be used in an emer- gency if coolant is unavailable.

STEP 6

Start the hybrid system and check for the instrument cluster. If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not turn off:

Stop the hybrid system and contact your Toyota dealer.

If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not come on:

Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle ●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus- ing serious injuries such as burns.

●Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indica-

tor are off.

●On hybrid vehicles, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans, which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.

●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-

tor are hot. Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure.

NOTICE

■When adding engine/power control unit coolant

Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power control unit coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys- tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

■To prevent damage to the cooling system

Observe the following precautions: ●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust

etc.)

●Do not use any coolant additives other than the Toyota genuine or similar

coolant additives

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Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the hybrid system. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide traction. Restart the hybrid system. Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur- rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When changing the shift position

Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more

than necessary.

●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,

the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro- cedure:

STEP 1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift position to N. If the shift position is shifted to N

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the hybrid system.

If the shift position cannot be shifted to N

STEP 3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible.

STEP 4

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more, or

press briefly for 3 times or more

To stop the hybrid system, press and hold the “POWER” switch for 2 consecutive sec- onds or more, or press it briefly for 3 times or more in succession.

STEP 5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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CAUTION

■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving

Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.

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6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weight

Overall length Overall width Overall height*1

Wheelbase

Tread

Front

Rear

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage)

181.7 in. (4615 mm) 69.9 in. (1775 mm) 62.0 in. (1575 mm)*2
63.0 in. (1600 mm)*3
109.4 in. (2780 mm) 60.6 in. (1540 mm)*4
60.2 in. (1530 mm)*5
60.8 in. (1545 mm)*4
60.4 in. (1535 mm)*5

915 lb. (415 kg)

*1: Unladen vehicle *2: Vehicles without panoramic roof *3: Vehicles with panoramic roof *4: Vehicles with 16-inch tires *5: Vehicles with 17-inch tires

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Vehicle identification

■ Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also on the Certi- fication Label.

This number is also stamped under the right-hand front seat.

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■ Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

Engine

Model Type Bore and stroke Displacement Valve clearance (engine cold)

Fuel

Fuel type Octane Rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FXE) 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.17 × 3.48 in. (80.5 × 88.3 mm) 109.7 cu.in. (1798 cm3)

Automatic adjustment

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher

11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)

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Electric motor (Traction motor)

Type Maximum output Maximum torque

Permanent magnet motor 60 kW 153 ft•lbf (207 N•m, 21.1 kgf•m)

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Type Voltage Capacity Quantity Overall voltage

Nickel-Metal hydride battery 7.2 V/module 6.5 Ah (3HR) 28 modules 201.6 V

Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill ⎯ reference*) With filter Without filter

4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.) 4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

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■ Engine oil selection “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): • The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

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How to read oil container label: The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

Cooling system

Capacity

Gasoline engine Power control unit

7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)

2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 Imp.qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non- silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol- ogy Do not use plain water alone.

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Ignition system

Spark plug Make Gap

NOTICE

DENSO SC20HR11 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system

12-volt battery Open voltage* at 68 °F (20 °C): Charging rates

Fully charged Half charged Discharged

12.5 V or over 11.0 ⎯ 12.5 V Under 11.0 V 5 A max.

*: Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the hybrid system and all lights are

turned off.

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Transmission

Fluid capacity*1
Fluid type

3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

*1: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Brakes

Pedal clearance*2
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit Parking brake pedal travel*3
Fluid type

2.94 in. (74.8 mm) Min. 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1.0 ⎯ 6.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

8 ⎯ 11 clicks

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

*2: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,

20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.

*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,

30.6 kgf).