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If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this Section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do−it−yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This Section gives instructions only for
those items that are relatively easy for an
owner to perform. As explained in Section
7, there are still a number of items that
must be done by a qualified technician
with special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do −
it −yourself maintenance, see “Parts and
tools” on page 401.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:CAUTION
When the hybrid system is on, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the hybrid system is hot, do not
remove the radiator cap or loosen
the drain plugs to prevent burning
yourself.
Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper or rags,
in the engine compartment.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
batteries. Their fumes are flam-
mable.
When the hybrid system is operat-
ing with the “READY” light on, the
engine is automatically started in
some case. When you inspect the
engine compartment, be sure to
press the “POWER” switch to the
“OFF” mode.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Be sure that the hybrid system is
in the “OFF” mode if you work near
the electric cooling fans or radiator
grille. With the ignition on, the
electric cooling fans will automati-
cally start to run if the engine cool-
ant temperature is high and/or the
air conditioning is on.
Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to fly-
ing or falling material, fluid spray,
etc.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the batteries. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid
or strong alkali.
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CAUTION
The coolant heat storage tank reaches
high temperature inside. It is danger-
ous if hot coolant is discharged when
replacing. For replacement of the
coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
Look at the seethrough coolant reser-
voir when the hybrid system is cold.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir. If the level is low, add
the coolant. (For the coolant type, see
“Coolant type selection” described be-
low.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with hybrid system temperature. However,
if the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant. Bring the level up to the
“FULL” line.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, radiator cap and drain
cock and water pump.If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
If the fluid level in the inverter coolant
reservoir is low, there may be a problem
with the cooling system. Have the vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer.CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your cooling system.
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
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with long −life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
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 \bC
( − 31 \bF). 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 \bC
( − 44 \bF).
NOTICE
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Toyota recommends “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant”, which has been tested to
ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor
result in malfunction of your coolant sys-
tem with proper usage. “Toyota Super
Long Life Coolant” is formulated with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology
and has been specifically designed to
avoid cooling system malfunction on
Toyota vehicles.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. If either of the above parts is extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, be care-
ful not to touch the radiator or con-
denser when the engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator
and condenser, do not perform the
work by yourself.
Checking brake fluid
82p002b
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the seethrough reservoir. The level
should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear or
when the fluid level in the accumulator is
high.
Checking the radiator and
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TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local reg-
ulations before installing chains.
Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains,
with the exception of radial cable chains
or V−bar type chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5 1.0 km (1/4
1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer ’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or lockedwheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
When driving with chains installed,
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
down before entering curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Otherwise an accident may occur.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may re-
sult in damage to the vehicle as well
as the tire.
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
This must be observed on compact spare
tire, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
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Overall length mm (in.) 4445 (175.0)
Overall width mm (in.) 1725 (67.9)
Overall height mm (in.) 1490 (58.7)*
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2700 (106.3)
Front tread mm (in.) 1505 (59.3)
Rear tread mm (in.) 1480 (58.3)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage)kg (lb.) 365 (810)
*: Unladen vehicle
Electric motor
Type: Permanent magnet synchronous motor (water cooling)
Maximum output:/rpm: 50 kW
Maximum torque: 400 N·m (40.8 kgf·m, 295 ft·lbf) Model: 1.5 L 4
−cylinder (1NZ− FXE)
Type: 4 −cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 75.0 x 84.7 (2.95 x 3.33)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
1497 (91.4)
Dimensions and weight Engine

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
lmp.qt.):With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
“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 multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W
−30
oil008
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further
details. COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.):
For gasoline engine 8.6 (9.0, 7.5)
For electric motor
and inverter and
converter 2.7 (2.9, 2.4)
Coolant type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical prob-
lems, only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethyl-
ene glycol based non −silicate, non −
amine, non− nitrite, and non− borate
coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology. (Coolant with long −life
hybrid organic acid technology is a
combination of low phosphates and or-
ganic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.

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22. IGN 7.5 A: Hybrid system, hybrid ve-
hicle immobilizer system, SRS air bags
23. SPARE 30 A: Spare
24. SPARE 15 A: Spare
25. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
26. HLP LO RH 15 A (Vehicles with dis- charged headlight) or 10 A (Vehicles
with halogen headlight): Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
27. HLP LO LH 15 A (Vehicles with dis- charged headlight) or 10 A (Vehicles
with halogen headlight): Left−hand
headlight (low beam)
28. HLP HI RH 10 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
29. HLP HI LH 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
30. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
31. AM2 15 A: “IGN” fuse, ignition system
32. HORN 10 A: Horn
33. HEV 20 A: Hybrid system
34. P CON MAIN 7.5 A: Parking control
system, hybrid vehicle immobilizer sys-
tem 35. ABS1 25 A:
Anti−lock brake system
36. ETCS 10 A: Electronic throttle control
system
37. BATT FAN 10 A: Battery cooling fan
38. HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights, emergen-
cy flasher
39. DOME 15 A: Audio system, interior
lights, smart entry and start system,
gauge and meter, turn signal lights,
luggage room light, clock
40. ABS MAIN3 15 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem
41. ABS MAIN2 10 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem
42. ABS MAIN1 10 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem
43. FR FOG 15 A: Fog lights
44. CHS W/P 10 A: CHS W/P
45. AMP 30 A: Audio system
46. PTC HTR2 30 A: PTC heater
47. PTC HTR1 30 A: PTC heater
48. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fan
49. DC/DSS 5 A: Inverter and converter
50. MAIN 120 A: Hybrid system