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Tire related termMeaning
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line
on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which
is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at
least one sidewall
Te s t r i m The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
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Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode switch ........... 206
Electric power steering........... 300
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 548
Replacing battery ................. 460
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 499
If a warning light turns on ..... 499
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 548
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 545
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 550
If you have a flat tire ............ 530
If you lose your keys............. 547
If you think something is wrong ................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 563
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ...... 556
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 490 Engine
Accessory mode....................196
Compartment ........................425
Hood......................................419
How to start the hybrid system ................................194
Identification number .............567
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................545
Ignition switch........................194
Overheating...........................556
“POWER” switch ...................194
Engine coolant Capacity ................................572
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Engine/power control
unit coolant Capacity ................................572
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Engine oil Capacity ................................569
Checking ...............................426
Preparing and checking before winter .......................321
Enhanced VSC .........................300
EPS ............................................300
EV drive mode switch ..............201
Event data recorder ...................25E
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Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 460
Fuses.................................... 462
Light bulbs ............................ 473
Tires ..................................... 530
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 606
Safety Connect ........................ 393
Seat belt reminder light .......... 504
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .......... 112
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 113
Child restraint system installation .......................... 167
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ....................... 406
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 113
How to wear your
seat belt ............................. 111
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 113
Pre-collision seat belts ......... 307
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 115
Reminder light ...................... 504
Seat belt extenders .............. 114
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 607
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 112
Seat heaters ............................. 373
Seating capacity ...................... 320 Seats
Adjustment ...................101, 104
Adjustment precautions .................103, 106
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............167
Cleaning ................................405
Folding down the seatbacks............................105
Head restraint........................107
Properly sitting in the seat .....140
Seat heaters ..........................373
Service reminder indicators ..............................221
Shift lever
Transmission .........................204
Side airbags..............................142
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............473
Switch....................................252
Wattage .................................576
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............124
Smart key system Antenna location .....................66
Entry functions ........................63
Starting the hybr id system.....194
Solar Ventilation System .........343
SOS button ...............................393
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................575
Storage location ....................530
Spark plug ................................572
Specifications...........................566
Speedometer ............................216
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Steering wheelAdjustment ............................ 119
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................361
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................561
Sun visors.................................368
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch ............. 268
Driving mode selectswitch .................................. 206
Eco drive mode switch .......... 206
Emergency flasher switch ..... 490
EV drive mode switch............201
Fog light switch ..................... 258
Hazard light switch ................490
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 267
Ignition switch........................194
Light switches........................ 252
Power door lock switch ...........89
“POWER” switch ...................194
Power window switch ............ 126
Pre-collision braking off switch .................................. 308
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Ventilation switch .................. 343
Window lock switch ............... 126
Wipers and washer switch ....260 Tail lights
Switch ................................... 252
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 138
Tire inflation pressure ............. 453
Tire information Glossary ................................ 588
Size ....................................... 584
Tire identification number...... 583
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 586
Tires Chains ................................... 323
Checking ............................... 443
If you have a flat tire.............. 530
Inflation pressure .................. 453
Inflation pressure sensor....... 444
Information ............................ 581
Replacing .............................. 530
Rotating tires ......................... 443
Size ....................................... 575
Snow tires ............................. 321
Spare tire .............................. 530
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 443, 505
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 530If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 545If the hybrid system will not start
P. 138Immobilizer system
P. 550If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT”
is displayed
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 556If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 547If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 550If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 8 9Side doors
P. 9 5Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 561If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 499If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds
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Fuel filler door
P. 134Auxiliary catch lever P. 4 1 9
Fuel filler door opener P. 134Tire inflation pressureP. 575Hood lock release lever P. 419
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 568
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 7 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 5 6 9
