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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)
*1, 2
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
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Vehicle specifications
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Transmission
*1: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Brakes
*2: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Fluid capacity*13.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota 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.
Pedal clearance*22.94 in. (74.8 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 0.24 in. (1.0 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*38 11 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 309
Brake
Fluid...................................... 503
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 250
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 348
Interior .................................. 352
Seat belts ............................. 353
Cargo capacity ........................ 270
Cargo hooks ............................ 327
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 272
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH
anchors .............................. 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with top tether
strap ................................... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................322
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions .........................114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .............408
Seat belt extender precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........318
12-volt battery
precautions .........................386
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................348
Interior ...................................352
Seat belts ..............................353
Clock .........................................314
Condenser ................................379
Console box .............................306
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............487
Hybrid system overheating....487
Cruise control Cruise control ........................229
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................233
Cup holders ..............................307
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............525
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 372
Hood ..................................... 366
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 497
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 476
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 487
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 377
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine/power control unit
coolantCapacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 377
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 373
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Enhanced VSC......................... 250
EPS ........................................... 250
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................325
Fluid
Brake .....................................503
Washer ..................................382
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............420
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................506
Foot lights.................................299
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............420
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................506
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................451
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............420
Wattage .................................506
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............420
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................506
Fuel
Capacity ................................498
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................507
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................507
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................409F