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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 646
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 647
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 648
If you think something is wrong .............................. 654
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 655
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 665
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
spare tire) ........................ 673
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without
spare tire) ........................ 687
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 706
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 708
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 711
If your vehicle overheats ... 717
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 722 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 726
Fuel information ................. 737
Tire information.................. 740
9-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 752
9-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................ 760
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 762
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 763
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 765
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 774
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 778
Alphabetical index ...................... 782
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Index
For vehicles with Entune Premiu m Audio with Navigation, refer to
the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Hands-free system (for cellular phone)• Audio/visual system
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■When to disable the pre-collision system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
●When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system operating and
the tires are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna-
mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal-
ancer
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When the tires are very worn
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■Before using LDA system
Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. LDA is not a system which auto-
matically drives the vehicle or reduces the amount of attention that must be
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full
responsibility for driving safely by always paying careful attention to the sur-
rounding conditions and operate the steering wheel to correct the path of
the vehicle. Also, make sure to take adequate breaks when fatigued, such
as from driving for a long period of time.
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ To avoid operating LDA by mistake
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.
■ Situations unsuitable for LDA
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.
● When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pres-
sure is low.
● Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
● Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles etc.).
● Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
● White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
● Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to
road repair.
● Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction
work.
● Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather,
fallen snow, freezing, etc.
● Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
● Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
● Vehicle is towing a trailer or another vehicle.
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6-3. Using the storage features
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Vehicles with compact spare tire or full-size spare tire
Open the deck board, then
raise the hook to use.
Return the deck board to its
original position and close it.
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6-3. Using the storage features
The warning reflector can be stowed on the center auxiliary box.
(The warning reflector itself is no t included as an original equipment)
Depending on the size and shape of the warning reflector case, etc., you may
not be able to store it.
Warning reflector storage space
Vehicles with emergency tire
puncture repair kitVehicles with compact spare
tire
Vehicles with full-size spare tire
WARNING
When storing the warning reflector, etc., make sure that it is properly stored.
If the warning reflector is not properly stored, it may fly out during emer-
gency braking and lead to an accident.
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6-3. Using the storage features
■Stowing the luggage cover (except vehicles with full-size spare
tire)
Open the deck board and
secure it with the grocery bag
hooks.
Store cover in the deck under
box.
Return the deck board to its or iginal position and close it.
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Maintenance and care
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check
the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the
tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
etc., molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Replace or rotate tires in acco rdance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire
rotation is carried out at the sa me interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pre ssure warning system after tire rota-
tion.
Tire rotation
Vehicles without full-size spare
tireVehicles with full-size spare
tire
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