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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle
use. Do not connect the repair kit to any other source.
●If gasoline splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate.
Take care not to allow gasoline to contact it.
●Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt
or water.
●Store the repair kit in the luggage compartment out of reach of chil-
dren.
●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such
as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 482)
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Vehicle specifications
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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 Grading
This 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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684 Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect ......................... 421
Seat belt reminder light ........... 541
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt ........... 161
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................................. 162
Child restraint system installation ........................... 213
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 434
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 162
How to wear your seat belt .............................. 160
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 163
Pre-collision seat belts .......... 340
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............ 165
Reminder light ....................... 541
Seat belt extenders ............... 163
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners........... 659
Seat belt pretensioners ......... 161
Seat heaters.............................. 403
Seating capacity....................... 354
Seats Adjustment ................... 150, 153
Adjustment
precautions ................. 152, 155
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 213
Cleaning ................................ 433
Folding down the seatbacks............. ............... 154
Head restraint........................ 156
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 185
Seat heaters .......................... 403 Service reminder
indicators .............................. 267
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 249
Side airbags ............................. 187
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch ................................... 297
Wattage................................. 628
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 173
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 116, 131
Entry functions ...................... 113
Starting the hybrid system .... 242
SOS button ............................... 421
Spark plug ................................ 625
Specifications .......................... 618
Speedometer ............................ 262
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................ 169
Audio switches
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Storage feature ........................ 391
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 613
Sun visors ................................ 398
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