148 2-1. Driving procedures
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 552)
■ For efficient use
●Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be
generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring
unnecessary engine power to recharge.
● Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use gasoline engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving
with the accelerator pedal slightly released.
● Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time
may discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid
battery is discharged.
■ When “DRIVING FORCE LIMITED” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
Driving force is being limited. This is not a malfunction.
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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
552 6-1. Specifications
Engine
Fuel
Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Model2AR-FXE
Type 4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.54 3.86 in. (90.0 98.0 mm)
Displacement 152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 105 kW
Maximum torque 199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 34 modules
Overall voltage 244.8 V
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
(Reference)
Gasoline engine
Power control
unit
7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
3.4 qt. (3.2 L, 2.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap DENSO FK16HR-A8
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
562 6-1. Specifications
■Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives con-
centration program.
● Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 15%
ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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Vehicle specifications
■
Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.
602 Alphabetical index
EngineAccessory mode.................... 157
Compartment ........................ 429
Hood...................................... 426
How to start the
hybrid system...................... 157
Identification number ............. 550
If the hybrid system will not start ............................... 531
Ignition switch........................ 157
Overheating........................... 542
“POWER” switch ................... 157
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 555
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine coolan t temperature
display .................................... 174
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 553
Checking ............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 555
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 229
EPS ............................................ 207
EV drive mode .......................... 165
Event data recorder ...................23 Floor mat .................................. 388
Fluid
Brake..................................... 436
Washer.................................. 438
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage................................. 560
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 198
Wattage................................. 560
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 125
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 493
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 76
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Wattage................................. 560
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 471
Wattage................................. 560
Fuel Capacity ................................ 552
Fuel gauge ............................ 174
Gas station information ......... 612
Information ............................ 561
Refueling ............................... 102
Type ...................................... 552
Fuel door .................................. 102
Fuel filler door .......................... 102
Fuses ........................................ 460F
612
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 426Trunk openerP. 7 2Fuel filler doorP. 102
Hood lock release lever
P. 4 2 6
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 0 2Tire inflation pressure
P. 558
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 552
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 558
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type P. 553