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4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and
carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■ When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the
vehicle to accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
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4598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 20 °C (68 °F):
12.5 V or higher: Fully charged
11.0 — 12.4 V: Half charged
10.9 V or lower: Discharged
(Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the
hybrid system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
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483Alphabetical index
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Engine oilCapacity ................................ 455
Checking ............................... 319
Oil pressure warning light ..... 377
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Engine switch........................... 201 Auto power off function ......... 203
Changing the power switch modes................................. 203
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 369
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Engine switch light (power switch light) ........................... 280
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 377
EV indicator .............................. 114
EV drive mode .......................... 206
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 80 Flat tire.............................. 404, 418
Floor mats .................................. 34
Fluid
Brake .................................... 460
Transmission ........................ 459
Washer ................................. 325
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs..... 359, 362
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Footwell lights ......................... 280
Front doors .............................. 142
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs............. 359
Switch ................................... 218
Wattage ................................ 462
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 381
Front position lights Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 364
Front seats ............................... 165 Adjustment ............................ 165
Cleaning................................ 305
Correct driving posture ........... 36
Head restraints ..................... 177
Seat heaters ......................... 279
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 361
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 462F
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FuelCapacity ................................ 455
Fuel gauge ............................ 110
Gas station information ......... 496
Information ............................ 463
Refueling ............................... 224
Type ...................................... 455
Warning light ......................... 380
Fuel filler door .......................... 226
Fuses ........................................ 353
Gas station information .......... 496
Gauges...................................... 109
Glove box ................................. 284
Head restraints......................... 177
Headlights ................................ 215 Automatic headlight leveling ............................... 217
Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............. 364
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 270
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 273
Seat heaters.......................... 279
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 364
Hill-start assist control ............ 249
Hood.......................................... 313 Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 289
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 34
Horn .......................................... 180
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 85
Specification ......................... 455
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent ........................................... 86
Hybrid system ............................ 81 Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.......................... 120,131
EV drive mode ...................... 206
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 116
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 435
Overheating .......................... 444
Power switch......................... 201
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Starting the hybrid system .... 201
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 116
Hybrid transmission ................ 208
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Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............. 364
Talk switch
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Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 97
Double locking system ............ 96
Immobilizer system ................. 91
Intrusion sensor .................... 100
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ................. 461
Warning light ......................... 381
Tire pressure warning system Function ................................ 332
Initializing .............................. 332
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 332
Registering ID codes............. 333
Tire pressure warning reset switch......................... 333
Warning light ......................... 381 Tires .......................................... 331
Chains................................... 266
Checking ............................... 331
If you have a flat tire ..... 404, 418
Inflation pressure .................. 343
Replacing .............................. 404
Rotating tires......................... 331
Size ....................................... 461
Snow tires ............................. 265
Spare tire ...................... 404, 461
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 332
Warning light ......................... 381
Tools ................................. 405, 419
Top strap .................................... 76
Towing Emergency towing ................ 370
Towing eyelet........................ 372
Trailer towing ........................ 200
Traction control ....................... 248
Trailer towing ........................... 200
Transmission Driving mode select switch ... 247
Hybrid transmission .............. 208
P position switch ................... 209
Selecting a driving mode ...... 247
TRC (Traction Control) Function ................................ 248
Trip information ....................... 113
Trip meters ............................... 111
Troubleshooting ...................... 474
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs..... 361, 362
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wattage ................................ 462
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.