5309-1. Specifications
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils wi th a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system
Capacity Gasoline engine
Power control unit 5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A 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.
5459-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflat
ed pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of
installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
5469-1. Specifications
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RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle's designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distr
ibuted in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead The part of the tire that
is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separation A breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire
Tire related termMeaning
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Vehicle specifications
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*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separation Pulling away of t he tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI) The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixture The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution
in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 4 2 2 in front
5 through 10 3 2 in front, 1 in second
seat
11 through 15 5 2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
16 through 20 7 2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1
in fourth seat
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I/M test ...................................... 408
IdentificationEngine................................... 528
Tire........................................ 538
Vehicle .................................. 527
Ignition switch ................. 182, 186
Illuminated entry system ........ 381
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicator lights ........................... 86
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 555
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Interior lights Switch ................................... 380
Wattage ................................ 534
iPod ........................................... 302
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 414
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 497
Jack handle .............................. 497
Keyless entry ................... 124, 133
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
Engine switch................ 182, 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Key battery............................ 444
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
“POWER” switch ................... 186
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 37 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 237
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 237
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 534
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 451
Wattage ................................ 534
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 242
Emergency flasher switch..... 462
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 462
Headlight switch ................... 201
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 201
Interior lights switch .............. 380
Parking light switch ............... 201
Personal light switch ............. 380
Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Side marker light switch........ 201
Tail light switch ..................... 201
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Load capacity .......................... 179
Lock steering column ..... 184, 189
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 534
Luggage cover ......................... 392
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Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 201
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ........... 84
Theft prevention labels ............. 84
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary................................ 545
Size ....................................... 541
Tire identification number ..... 540
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 543
Tires Chains................................... 271
Checking ............................... 428
If you have a flat tire ............. 497
Inflation pressure .................. 533
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 429
Information ............................ 538
Replacing .............................. 497
Rotating tires......................... 428
Size ....................................... 533
Snow tires ............................. 272
Spare tire .............................. 497
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 429, 476
Tools ......................................... 497
Total load capacity .................. 179
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 181
Emergency towing ................ 465
Trailer towing ........................ 180 TRAC ........................................ 261
Traction control ....................... 261
Transmission
Hybrid transmission .............. 196
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
Trip information ......................... 94
Trip meter ................................... 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Toyota Safety Sense C............ 218 Automatic High Beam ........... 242
Front sensor ......................... 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 224
USB memory .................... 280, 307
Vanity mirrors .......................... 387
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 527
Vehicle Proximity Notification System ................................... 72
Vehicle stability control .......... 261
VSC ........................................... 261
VSC OFF switch....................... 262
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 473
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 474
Key reminder ........................ 491
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 237
Master warning ..................... 475
Pre-Collision warning ............ 476
Seat belt reminder ................ 475
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 474
Brake assist system .............. 474
Brake system ....... ................. 473
Charging system ................... 474
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 474
Front passenger occupant classification system........... 474
Low brake fluid...................... 473
Low fuel level ........................ 475
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 474
Master warning light.............. 475
Parking brake........................ 474
PCS warning light ................. 476
Pretensioners........................ 474
Seat belt reminder light ......... 475
Slip indicator light.................. 475
SRS airbag system ............... 474
Tire pressure......................... 476
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 476 Warning messages.................. 482
Washer
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Switch ........................... 207, 211
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 179
Load limits ............................ 179
Weight .................................. 526
Wheels ...................................... 440
Window lock switch ................ 158
Windows Power windows..................... 158
Rear window defogger.......... 372
Washer ......................... 207, 211
Windshield wipers ................... 207
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 444
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 296
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