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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of 12-volt battery electrolyte.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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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(s). This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced
roads for short distances at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
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.
Towing eyelets
If emergency towing cannot be performed
The vehicle cannot be towed by another vehicle in the following situa-
tions because the front wheels may be locked by the parking lock.
Transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all 4 wheels lifted
using a flatbed or wheel-lift type truck.
• There is a malfunction in the smart entry & start system
• There is a malfunction in the push button start
• The P position control system is malfunctioning. (P. 437)
• The 12-volt battery is discharged.

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CAUTION
Caution while towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
Do not turn the “POWER” switch off.
This may lead to accidents as the parking lock will be engaged.
If the hybrid system is not operating, the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
To prevent damaging the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
To prevent body damage when towing using a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors
Use the mechanical key (P. 42)
in order to perform the following
operations from the driver’s door:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
With an alarm: An alarm will
sound if the alarm is set.
(P. 114)
Changing “POWER” switch modes and starting the hybrid system
Apply the brakes.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“POWER” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “POWER” switch if
any of the doors is opened and
closed while the key is touched to
the switch.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (P. 48, 61) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system, push button start
and wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened or the hybrid system can be started by follow-
ing the procedure below.
STEP1
STEP2

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When trouble arises
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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.

498 6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44
lbf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 200 N (20.4 kgf,
45.0 lbf)
Steering
Pedal clearance *1
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles78 mm (3.07 in.) Min.
82 mm (3.23 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1  6 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Parking brake lever travel *24  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Free play Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)