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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for tr ailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
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When driving
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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
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374 3-5. Using the storage features
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Bottle holders
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CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
Do not place anything other than pet bottles in the bottle holders. 
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or an accident and cause injury.
NOTICE
■ Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders

388 3-6. Other interior features
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■Stowing the luggage cover (vehicles with center auxiliary box type A
only)
■ When not using the luggage cover
Place the cover in a horizontal position.
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they
are not in use.
■ While driving
Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such items may be thrown
about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.
Remove the side deck boards and
open the center auxiliary box.
Adjust the cover so that “TOP” is facing
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Interior features
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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After fil-
ing a police report, call the Safe ty Connect response center at 1-
800-331-4331 and follow the prompts for Safety Connect to initiate
this service. 
In addition to assisting law enforcem ent with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button
to reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering
agent will determine your vehicl e’s location, assess the emer-
gency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Roadside Assistance
Subscribers can press the “SOS” bu tton to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deliv ery, etc. For a description of the
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Condit ions, which are available at
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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ItemsParts and tools
Brake fluid level (
P. 432)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine oil level ( P. 426)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 462)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 432)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 451)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 434)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 486
If your vehicle needs to 
be towed ........................ 487
If you think something is 
wrong ............................. 493
Event data recorder ......... 494
5-2. Steps to take in an 
emergency
If a warning light turns on or 
a warning buzzer 
sounds... ........................ 496
If a warning message is 
displayed ........................ 508
If you have a flat tire......... 524
If the hybrid system will 
not start .......................... 538
If you lose your keys ........ 540
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly....... 541
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ..................... 543
If your vehicle 
overheats ....................... 548
If the vehicle becomes 
stuck .............................. 553

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The hybrid system is operating, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads
for short distances below 18 mph (30 km/h). 
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck. 
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing from the front, the vehicle ’s rear wheel and axles must be in
good condition. ( P. 491)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.