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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW ” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW ”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Sta rt the hyb rid syste m a nd turn the air co nditioning system
on to check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to
check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
St op the hybrid system immediately and contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure
The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure
Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault set-
ting
Custom-
ized
setting
Meter and
instrument
panel
(→P. 2 5 9 )
Sensor sensitiv-
ity for darkening
the brightness of
the meter, navi-
gation system
and instrument
panel depend-
ing on the out-
side brightness
0 -2 to +2 – – O
Sensor sensitiv-
ity for returning
the brightness of
the meter, navi-
gation system
and instrument
panel to the orig-
inal level
depending on
the outside
brightness
0 -2 to +2 – – O
Automatic
air
conditioning
system
(→P. 3 6 0 )
Enable/disable
automatic
operation of the
air conditioning
compressor
when the
“AUTO” switch
ON
ON OFF – O O
Heating/cooling
operation mini-
mized in Eco
drive mode
ON OFF – – O

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CCIDCharging Circuit Interrupting Device
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GFCIGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HVHybrid Vehicle
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................360
ABS ...........................................330
Active head restraint ............... 151
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................360
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................373
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ......371
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 195
Airbag warning light............... 537
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................195
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........201
General airbag precautions ...195
Knee airbag ...........................187
Locations of airbags ..............187
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................200
Proper driving posture ...........185
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Side airbag precautions ........ 195
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 191
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................195
SRS airbags ..........................187
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 657
Antenna .................................... 429
Anti-lock brake system ........... 330
Armrest ..................................... 401
Assist grips .............................. 402
Audio input*............................. 383
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 360
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 360
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 373
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 371
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 299
Automatic light control
system .................................... 294
AUX port*................................. 383
Auxiliary box .................... 393, 405
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Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........207
Booster seats, installation .....215
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 207
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................215
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........201
Infant seats, definition ...........207
Infant seats, installation.........215
Installing child restraint system
with LATCH anchors ...........213
Installing child restraint system
with seat belts ..................... 215
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............219
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................195
Back door precautions .......... 146
Child restraint system............207
Child-protectors ..................... 139
How to charge ......................... 84
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................163
Installing child restraints ........212
Power window lock switch..... 175
Power window precautions ...177
Remote Air Conditioning
System precautions ............376
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 497
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................168
Seat belt precautions ............164
Seat heater precautions ........ 400
12-volt battery precautions ....477
Child-protectors ....................... 139
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 426
Interior ................................... 430
Seat belts .............................. 431
Clock ......................................... 277
Condenser ................................ 469
Console box ............................. 389
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 603
Hybrid system overheating ... 603
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 310
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 314
Cup holders .............................. 390
Curtain shield airbags ............. 187
Customizable features ............ 643

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Garage door opener ................ 409
Gauges ..................................... 259
Glove boxes ............................. 388
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch................................... 526
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 156
Headlight cleaner .................... 309
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 309
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Switch................................... 294
Wattage ................................ 624
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 360
Seat heaters ......................... 399
Side mirrors .......................... 377
Hill-start assist control ........... 335
Hood ......................................... 445
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 405
Horn .......................................... 258
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 270
Ignition switch ....................... 240
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 240
I/M test.......................................441
Identification
Engine ...................................616
Vehicle ..................................615
Ignition switch ..........................240
Illuminated entry system .........384
Immobilizer system..................183
Indicator lights .........................264
Initialization
Items to initialize....................651
Inside rear view mirror ............170
Instrument panel light
control ....................................262
Interior lights
Interior lights..................385, 386
Switch............................385, 386
Wattage .................................624
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........448
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........451
Jack handle ..............................451
Keyless entry............................136
Keys
Electronic key ........................109
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................594
If you lose your keys .............593
Key number ...........................109
Keyless entry.........................136
Keys ......................................109
Mechanical key .....................109
“POWER” switch ...................240
Wireless remote
control key ..........................136
Knee airbag ..............................187
G
H
I
J
K
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Odometer ................................. 268
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 463
Opener
Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 445
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 377
Outside temperature
display ................................... 396
Overheating ............................. 603
Parking brake .......................... 257
Parking lights
Switch................................... 294
PCS........................................... 337
Personal lights
Switch................................... 385
Wattage ................................ 624
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 84
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 74
Power outlets........................... 397
Power sources........................... 81
“POWER” switch ..................... 240
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 337
Radar cruise control
system ....................................314
Radiator ....................................469
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............510
Wattage .................................624
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................377
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................306
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................373
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............496
Fuses ....................................498
Light bulbs .............................510
Tires ......................................451
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................654
O
P
R
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.