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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 sur-
rounding 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 transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● 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 engine. Set the parki ng brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D ” or “R” position and carefully
apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.STEP1
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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30kgf).
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 lmp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic 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 automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Pedal clearance *12.4 in. (61 mm) Min.
Pedal free play Less than 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal
travel *29  11 c l i c k s
Parking brake lining wear
limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire 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
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, 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)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction 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
Rim A 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 designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire 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
Vehicle normal load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight (distributed in accordance with
Ta b l e 1
* below), and dividing it by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 190
ABS........................................... 174
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 351
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 190
Steering switches ................. 198
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 91
Airbag warning light .............. 386
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 94
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 91
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 91
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 88
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna .................................... 209
Anti-lock brake system ........... 174
Armrest .................................... 286
Ashtrays ................................... 281
Audio input .............................. 230
Audio system Antenna ................................ 209
Audio input ........................... 230
AUX adapter ......................... 230
CD player/changer ............... 212
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 220
Optimal use .......................... 228
Portable music player ........... 230
Radio .................................... 205
Steering switches ................. 231
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 149 Automatic light control
system ....................................149
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
S mode ..................................136
AUX adapter .............................230
Back-up lights Wattage .................................429
Battery Checking ...............................332
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................412
Preparing and checking before winter .......................181
Bluetooth
®................................234
Brake Fluid ......................................329
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................174
Break-in tips .............................119
Care Exterior ..................................302
Interior ...................................305
Seat belts ..............................306
Cargo capacity .........................177
CD player/changer ...................212
Center display ..........................147
Chains .......................................183
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition ...............................103
Installation .............................107
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................108
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................110
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................114
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Engine
Compartment........................ 320
Engine switch ............... 127, 131
Hood ..................................... 317
How to start the engine ........................ 127, 131
Identification number ............ 423
If the engine will not start...... 406
Ignition switch ............... 127, 131
Overheating .......................... 416
Engine compartment cover .... 321
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 426
Checking .............................. 327
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 141
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 425
Checking .............................. 322
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Event data recorder ................ 383
Floor mats ................................ 289
Fluid
Brake .................................... 329
Washer ................................. 335
Fog lights Switch ................................... 152
Wattage ................................ 429
Foot light .................................. 266
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 97
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 388
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 46
Driving position memory ......... 51
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 429 Fuel
Capacity ................................424
Fuel gauge ............................141
Fuel pump shut off system ....382
Gas station information .........468
Information ............................430
Refueling .................................75
Fuel door.....................................75
Fuel filler door ............................75
Fuel pump shut off system .....382
Fuses.........................................358
Garage door opener.................292
Gas station information...........468
Gauges ......................................141
Glove box..................................270
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................234
Hazard lights Switch ................376
Head restraints ...........................55
Headlight aim ...........................367
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions .........................373
Switch....................................149
Wattage .................................429
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................284
Side mirror.............................200
Hood ..........................................317
Hooks Cargo ....................................290
Shopping bag ........................290
Horn...........................................140
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Outside temperature
display ...................................... 280
Overhead console ................... 272
Overheating, Engine ............... 416
Parking brake .......................... 139
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 429
Personal light
Switch ................................... 268
Wattage ................................ 429
Power outlets........................... 282
Power windows ......................... 69
Radiator.................................... 328
Radio ........................................ 205
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 49
Rear sunshade ........................ 287
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Wattage ................................ 429
Rear window defogger............ 200
Replacing Fuses.................................... 358
Key battery ........................... 354
Light bulbs ............................ 369
Tires ..................................... 397
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 452
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 58
Automatic locking retractor................................ 59
Child restraint system installation .......................... 107
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts...................... 306 Emergency locking
retractor ................................59
How to wear your seat belt......57
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................60
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............60
Reminder light .......................388
Seat belt extenders .................61
Seat belt pretensioners ...........59
Seat heaters..............................284
Seating capacity.......................180
Seats Adjustment ........................ 46, 49
Adjustment precaution ......48, 50
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............107
Cleaning ................................305
Climate control ......................284
Climate control seat ..............284
Driver’s seat position memory .................................51
Head restraint..........................55
Properly sitting in the seat .......83
Seat heaters ..........................284
Service reminder indicators ..............................145
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........134
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................408
Shift lock system .....................408
Shopping bag hooks ...............290
Side airbags................................85
Side marker lights Switch....................................149
Side mirror
Adjustment ..............................67
Mirror position memory ...........51
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................127
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