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8-1. Specifications
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68F
(20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Rear differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
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8-1. Specifications
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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal 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 deter-
mined 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 deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning
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Automatic High Beam ............. 221
Automatic light control system .................................... 219
Automatic transmission.......... 207 If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 538
S mode ................................. 210
AUX port ................................... 345
Back door
Back door.............................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 113
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 487
Wattage ................................ 562
Battery ...................................... 438
Battery checking ................... 438
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 542
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 276
Warning light ......................... 504
Bluetooth
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Audio system ................. ....... 349
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 349
Bottle holders .......................... 384
Brake Fluid ...................................... 436
Parking brake........................ 215
Warning light ......................... 503
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 166
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 88
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 266 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 270
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 273 Care .................................. 404, 408
Aluminum wheels ................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior .................................. 408
Seat belts.............................. 409
Cargo capacity......................... 552
Cargo hooks ............................ 385
CD player.................................. 315
Chains ...................................... 276
Child restraint system............... 59 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 70
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 59
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors.................... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 71
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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 167
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 505
Electronic key ............................ 96
Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
Replacing the battery ............ 462
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 539
If the engine will not start ...... 536
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 542
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 503
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 503
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
If you lose your keys ............... 97
If you think something is wrong.................................. 501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 549
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ....... 546
Emergency flashers ................ 492 Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 197
Accessory mode ................... 201
Compartment ........................ 429
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Hood ..................................... 425
How to start the engine ........................ 197, 200
Identification number ............ 554
If the engine will not start ...... 536
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 197, 200
Overheating .......................... 546
Engine coolant......................... 434
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil ................................. 430 Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine oil maintenance data......................................... 413
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 197, 200
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 377
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ................................ 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 505
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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Refueling .................................. 237Capacity ................................ 554
Fuel types ..................... 237, 554
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 239
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 462
Fuses .................................... 465
Light bulbs ............................ 476
Tires ...................................... 519
Wireless remote control battery ................................ 462
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 590
Reset the maintenance
data ......................................... 413
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 33
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 34
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 409
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 35
Reminder light and buzzer .... 507
Seat belt extender................... 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 591
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 504
Seat heaters ............................. 398
Seat position memory ............. 143
Seating capacity ...................... 180 Seats ................................. 137, 139
Adjustment.................... 137, 139
Adjustment
precautions................. 138, 141
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 63
Cleaning ............................... 408
Driving position memory ....... 143
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 140
Head restraint ....................... 147
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 398
Seat position memory ........... 143
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 153
Intuitive parking assist .......... 253
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 245
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........ 207
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
Shift lock system ..................... 538
Shopping bag hooks ............... 385
Side airbags ............................... 38
Side marker lights ................... 217
Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs .... 483, 486
Wattage ................................ 562
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.