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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surround-
ing area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme
caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. 
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and racing the hybrid system.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may require
towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand fr
om around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some ot her material to help pr
ovide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Turn off TRAC. (  P. 1 6 4 )
Carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
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STEP2
STEP3
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6-1. Specifications
Transmission
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf, 45 lbf) while the hybrid system is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf).
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF Type WS
NOTICE
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF Ty p e WS” may cause dete-
rioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e *12.9 in. (74 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.08 in. (1.0  2.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *25  7 clicks
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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6
Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excess iv
e loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat build up and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power windows,
power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these
items are available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of: 
(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants speci-
fied in the second column of Table 1
* that follows

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Tire related termMeaning
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
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
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capacity
Intended outboard side-
wall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bear s manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other side-
wall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face
outward when mounted on a vehicle
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in
the third column of Table 1
* below
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer.
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter 
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer's designation for a rim by
style or code
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C (Air conditioning system) ..........191
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........ 162
Active stabilizer suspension 
system...................................................... 162
Air conditioning system (A/C) Air conditioning filter ......................... 391
Automatic air conditioning 
system ..................................................... 191
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............. 71
Airbag precautions for your 
child.......................................................... 75
Airbag warning light .......................... 431
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................................... 78
General airbag precautions ........... 75
Locations of airbags............................ 69
Modification and disposal of 
airbags .................................................... 79
Side airbag precautions .................... 75
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ........................72
SRS airbags ............................................. 69
Alarm ............................................................ 64
Antenna .................................................... 209
Armrest ..................................................... 328
Ashtrays ..................................................... 321
Audio system Antenna .................................................. 209
Cassette player..................................... 212
CD player/changer ........................... 216
DVD information ............................... 252
DVD player/changer...................... 232
DVD video/audio ............................. 235
MP3/WMA disc ............................... 224
Optimal use.......................................... 256
Radio ........................................................ 203Steering switches ..............................
260
Video CD ............................................. 248
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ...................................................... 122
Automatic light control system........ 120
AVS (Adaptive Variable 
Suspension System) ............................ 161
BA (Brake Assist)................................... 162
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Battery 12 volt battery ........................................ 371
Checking................................................. 371
Hybrid battery (Tra cti
on battery) ....5
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged .......................................... 471
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Bluetooth
®..............................................266
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 370
Parking brake........................................ 109
Care Exterior .................................................... 344
Interior..................................................... 346
Seat belts ................................................ 347
Cargo capacity........................................ 170
Cargo hooks .......................................... 332
CD player/changer............................. 232
Chains ......................................................... 176
Child-protectors....................................... 27
Child restraint system (CRS) Definition .................................................. 80
Installation ................................................ 83
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Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on .............. 430
If a warning message is 
displayed ............................................ 436
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ......................................... 471
If you have a flat tire ............ 455, 456
If you lose your keys......................... 468
If you think something is 
wrong ....................................................427
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 478
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................................... 420
If your vehicle overheats ................ 475
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged .................................... 469
Energy monitor............................................ 6
Engine Compartment ....................................... 361
Hood........................................................ 358
How to start the hybrid system
.....101
If the hybrid system will not 
start........................................................ 466
Overheating......................................... 475
Power switch .......................................... 101
Engine compartment cover ............. 362
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge.........................................................110
Engine/inverter coolant Capacity ................................................. 484
Checking ............................................... 368
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................................... 174 Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 483
Checking............................................... 363
Preparing and checking  before winter...................................... 174
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 366
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ......... 162
Event data recorder ............................ 428
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 332
Floor mats .................................................. 331
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 370
Washer.................................................... 374
Fog lights Switch ........................................................ 123
Wattage ................................................. 488
Foot light .................................................. 308
Front passenger's seat
belt 
reminder light ..................................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................................... 34
Driving position memory .................. 36
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 488
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 482
Fuel gauge ................................................ 110
Gas station information ................. 520
Information ........................................... 489
Refueling ................................................... 58
Messages .............................................. 450
Fuel filler door ........................................... 58
Fuses .......................................................... 395
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Turn signal lever ..................................108
Vanity lights ........................................... 318
Wattage................................................. 488
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 355
General maintenance ....................... 351
Maintenance data............................. 480
Maintenance requirements .......... 349
Meter Instrument panel light control .......... 111
Meters ........................................................ 110
Micro dust and pollen removal 
mode ........................................................ 194
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 49
Side mirror heater ............................... 199
Side mirrors ............................................. 50
Vanity mirrors....................................... 318
Moon roof ................................................... 55
MP3 disc ..
.................................................... 224
Multi-information display ........
................117
Odometer................................................... 110
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 363
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 58
Hood........................................................ 358
Trunk ........................................................... 30
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 50
Driving position memory.................. 36
Outside temperature display........... 320
Overhead console ................................ 313
Overheating, Engine .......
......................475 Parking brake..........................................
109
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 120
Wattage ................................................. 488
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............. 163
Personal lights........................................ 309
Power meter.............................................. 110
Power outlet ........................................... 323
Power windows ........................................ 52
Radar cruise control............................. 130
Radiator .................................................... 369
Radio .........
..................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear sunshade ....................................... 329
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Wattage ................................................. 488
Rear view monitor system ................. 158
Rear window defogger ........................ 199
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 393
Fuses ........................................................ 395
Light bulbs .............................................. 413
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S.A. owners .....................................508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 43
Automatic Locking Retractor 
(ALR) ....................................................... 44
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................. 83
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................347
M
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P
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Hybrid vehicle immobilizer 
system ..................................................... 62
Theft prevention labels .......................... 66
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 487
Tire information Glossary................................................. 497
Size ........................................................... 494
Tire identification number ............. 493
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 495
Tires Chains ....................................................... 176
Checking ............................................... 375
Compact spare tire .......................... 457
If you have a flat tire ............. 455, 456
Inflation pressure................................ 487
Information............................................ 492
Pressure warning system .............. 375
Replacing ............................................... 456
Rotating tires ........................................ 375
Size ........................................................... 487
Snow tires ................................................ 177
Tools ........................................................... 456
Total load capacity ................................ 173
Touch screen ........................................... 182
Towing Dinghy towing ...................................... 180
Emergency towing ............................. 421
Trailer towing......................................... 179
TRAC (Traction control) .................... 162
Transmission If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ................................... 467
Mode select switch............................ 105
S mode..................................................... 106
Transmission ......................................... 104
Trip meter .................................................... 111Trunk
Opener ..................................................... 30
Trunk light ................................................. 32
Wattage ................................................. 488
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 413
Switch ........................................................ 108
Wattage ................................................. 488
Vanity lights Vanity lights............................................ 318
Wattage ................................................. 488
Vanity mirrors ..........
...................................318
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics 
Integrated Management) ................163
Vehicle identification number.......... 481
Vehicle load limits .................................. 173
Ventilators ............................................... 326
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio 
Steering) .................................................162
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ...... 162
Warning buzzers Brake system ....................................... 430
Downshifting.......................................... 106
Open door ........................................... 432
Seat belt reminder ............................ 433
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .... 432
Brake system ....................................... 430
Charging system ................................. 431
ECB/VSC (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System/ 
Vehicle Stability Control)...........432
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