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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity28 modules
Overall voltage201.6 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SC20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 F (20 C):
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.
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 319
Bluetooth® phone .................... 321
Deleting the call history......... 341
Making a call ......................... 324
Managing the contacts.......... 337
Message function.................. 331
Phone settings ...................... 336
Receiving a call..................... 327
Speaking on the phone ......... 328
Bottle holders .......................... 376
Brake Fluid ...................................... 556
Parking brake........................ 186
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Warning light ......................... 488
Brake assist ............................. 244
Break-in tips ............................. 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 378
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 405
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Panoramic roof ..................... 407
Radar sensor ................ 224, 256
Seat belts .............................. 409
Cargo capacity ......................... 169
Cargo hooks............................. 379 CD player.................................. 290
Chains ...................................... 262
Child restraint system............... 58
Booster seats definition .......... 59
Booster seat installation ......... 68
Convertible seat definition ...... 59
Convertible seat installation.... 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat definition ............... 59
Infant seat installation ............. 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 63
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 65
Installing CRS with top
tether strap ........................... 69
LATCH system ....... ................ 62
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 439
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 127
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Power window lock switch .... 152
Power window precautions ... 154
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery precautions......................... 460
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 370
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 474
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Wattage ................................ 558
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 148
Outside rear view mirrors...... 150
Rear view monitor system ...... 233
Rear window defogger ............ 364
Rear window wiper .................. 203
Refueling .................................. 205
Capacity ................................ 552
Fuel types ............................. 552
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 206
Regenerative braking ................ 75
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 459
Fuses .................................... 461
Light bulbs ............................ 464
Tires ...................................... 518
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light ......... 412
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 412
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 584
Road accident cautions ............ 80 Safety Connect ........................ 396
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 36
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 409
Comfort guide ......................... 35
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 492
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 585
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 489
Seat heaters ............................. 370
Seating capacity ...................... 169S
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Open door ............................. 491
Parking lock system .............. 490
PCS ...................................... 489
Seat belt reminder light ......... 492
Slip indicator ......................... 490
SRS ...................................... 489
Tire pressure......................... 493
Warning messages .................. 501
Washer
Checking ............................... 435
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 261
Switch ........................... 200, 203
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weights
Cargo capacity ...................... 169
Load limits............................. 550
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 598
Wheels ...................................... 453
Replacing wheels.................. 518
Size ....................................... 557
Window glasses....................... 152
Window lock switch ................ 152
Windows
Power windows ..................... 152
Rear window defogger .......... 364
Washer ......................... 200, 203
Windshield wipers ................... 200
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless communication ........ 308
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Panic mode ........................... 117
Replacing the battery ............ 459
WMA disc ................................. 290