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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.
■ 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.
●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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Uniform Tire Quality GradingThis information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answ er any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires mu st conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■ Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 464
Fuses.................................... 466
Light bulbs ............................ 478
Tires ..................................... 537
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 612
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required ................................. 412
Safety Connect ........................ 395
Seat belt reminder light .......... 508
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .......... 111
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 112
Child restraint system installation .......................... 167
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ....................... 408
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 112
How to wear your
seat belt ............................. 110
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 112
Pre-collision seat belts ......... 308
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 114
Reminder light ...................... 508
Seat belt extenders .............. 113
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 613
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 111
Seat heaters ............................. 375
Seating capacity ...................... 322 Seats
Adjustment ................... 100, 103
Adjustment precautions .................102, 105
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............167
Cleaning ................................407
Folding down the seatbacks............................104
Head restraint........................106
Properly sitting in the seat .....139
Seat heaters ..........................375
Service reminder indicators ..............................222
Shift lever
Transmission .........................205
Side airbags..............................141
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............478
Switch....................................253
Wattage .................................582
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 123
Smart key system Antenna location .....................66
Entry functions ........................63
Starting the hybr id system.....195
Solar Ventilation System .........345
SOS button ...............................395
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................581
Storage location ....................537
Spark plug ................................578
Specifications...........................572
Speedometer ............................217
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.