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CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.
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NOTICE
Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the
cushioning ability of the tires. In addition driving on rough roads may cause
damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.
Low profile tires (225/45R18 tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the wheel when
receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to the follow-
ing:
Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they
may be damaged more severely.
Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so can lead to severe tire and wheel damage.
Extra Load tires (225/45R18 95W tires)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines: Vehicles fitted with 18 inch tires have
Extra Load capacity (95W) due to front axle weight. When replacing the tires
in after market, the customer should select tires with same load index.
If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
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Tire inflation pressure
Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
Reduced fuel efficiency
Reduced driving comfort and tire life
Reduced safety
Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire
inflation pressure reading.
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation
pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and han-
dling.
Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for
the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.
Make sure to maintain the proper tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation
pressure should be checked at least once per month. However,
Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be checked once
every two weeks. (P. 743)
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Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using:
Wheels of different sizes or types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been straightened
Aluminum wheel precautions
Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use
with your aluminum wheels.
When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.
Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall lengthSedan 4710 mm (185.4 in.)
Wagon 4780 mm (188.2 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.2 in.)
Overall height*11480 mm (58.2 in.)
Wheelbase 2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Tread
Front1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
1550 mm (61.0 in.)*3
Rear1550 mm (61.0 in.)*2
1540 mm (60.6 in.)*3
Gross vehicle
mass
1ZR-FAE engine 1950 kg (4298.9 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*4
2000 kg (4409.2 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine2050 kg (4519.4 lb.)*4
2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*5
1AD-FTV engine2100 kg (4629.7 lb.)
2130 kg (4695.8 lb.)*6
2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV engines2140 kg (4717.8 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*7
1250 kg (2755.7 lb.)*8
Rear1135 kg (2502.2 lb.)*7
1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*8
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769 Alphabetical index
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USB memory ............................ 418
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 482
Wattage................................. 748
Vanity mirrors .......................... 482
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 726
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 319
VSC+ ......................................... 319
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 613
Seat belt reminder................. 613
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 610
Brake system ........................ 609
Charging system ................... 609
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 611
Fuel level............................... 613
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Master warning light .............. 614
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ....................... 611
Seat belt reminder light ......... 613
SRS airbags .......................... 610
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 623
Brake light ............................. 618
Cruise control ........................ 619
Clutch switch ......................... 620
Engine oil ...................... 617, 624
Fuel filter ............................... 621
Headlight ............................... 628
LKA ............................... 620, 627Oil maintenance ............ 625, 626
Open door ............................. 622
Parking brake................ 621, 624
PCS .............................. 619, 626
Radar cruise
control................. 619, 626, 627
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 629
Speed limiter ......................... 620
Steering lock ......................... 618
Transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 618
Trunk..................................... 623
Washer
Checking ............................... 542
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Switch ........................... 261, 266
Washing and waxing ............... 508
Weight....................................... 724
Wheels ...................................... 551
Window glasses ...................... 117
Window lock switch ................ 117
Windows
Power windows ..................... 117
Rear window defogger .......... 373
Washer ......................... 261, 266
Windshield wipers ................... 261
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 374
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 556, 557
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 398
U
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.