
5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
*
• Dynamic radar cruise control*
• Pre-collision system*
• EPS
• Rear view monitor system
*
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)*
• Navigation system*
*
: If equipped

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9-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,
20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.95 in. (75 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear
limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 —11 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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5699-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the
tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available 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 con-
ditioning 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 distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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Antenna
Smart key system ................. 130
Radio .................................... 291
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 246
Function ................................ 246
Warning light ......................... 491
Approach warning ................... 219
Armrest ..................................... 387
Assist grips .............................. 388
Audio input............................... 273
Audio system
(Entune Audio) ...................... 269
Antenna ................................ 291
Audio input ............................ 273
AUX port ............................... 308
Basic operations ................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio................... 321
CD player .............................. 292
iPod....................................... 298
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 292
Optimal use........................... 288
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio .................................... 290
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 272
USB memory ........................ 303
Audio system (Entune Premium
Audio with Navigation)
*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 457
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 123
Automatic headlight
leveling system ..................... 192
Automatic High Beam ............. 194
Automatic light control
system.................................... 192
AUX port ................................... 273
Auxiliary boxes ................ 380, 382
Back door ................................. 125
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 476
Wattage ................................ 560
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 439
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 538
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Warning light......................... 490
Battery (traction battery) .......... 77
Bluetooth
®............................... 352
Audio system ........................ 321
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 323
Registering/removing
a Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 317
Wireless communication....... 310
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Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 123
Back door.............................. 125
Door glasses ......................... 153
Door lock............................... 120
Open door warning buzzer ... 493
Open door warning light........ 493
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Side doors............................. 120
Drive information ..................... 102
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light......................................... 494
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 159
Correct posture ....................... 30
Driving in the rain .................. 159
Driving mode select switch ... 245
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 260
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 263
Dynamic radar cruise control
Function ................................ 214
Warning message ......... 505, 506ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 246
Eco drive mode........................ 245
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 11
Electric motor
Location .................................. 73
Specification ......................... 554
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 246
Warning light......................... 491
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 536
Replacing the battery............ 461
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 246
Emergency flashers ................ 482
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds... 490
If a warning light turns on ..... 490
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 503
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................... 538
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 536
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 534E

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If you have a flat tire ............. 521
If you lose your keys ............. 119
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 489
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 484
If your vehicle overheats ....... 543
Energy monitor ................ 102, 108
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 176
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 174
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 72
Hood ..................................... 421
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 174
Identification number ............ 554
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 174
Overheating .......................... 543
Power switch......................... 174Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 431
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Engine coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 493
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 427
Oil pressure warning light ..... 490
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Engine switch .......................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 176
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 176
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Engine switch light
(power switch light) .............. 373
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 246
Warning light......................... 491
EV indicator ............................... 96
EV drive mode ......................... 179
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72

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P position switch ..................... 182
Panic mode .............................. 117
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 188
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 495
Parking lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs..... 471, 478
Wattage ................................ 560
Parking lock ............................. 182
PCS (Pre-Collision system)
Function ................................ 253
PCS switch ........................... 254
Warning light ......................... 491
Warning message ......... 506, 508
Personal lights ......................... 373
Switch ................................... 374
Wattage ................................ 560
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 557
Checking ............................... 431
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 263
Radiator ................................ 433
Power outlets ........................... 386
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 246
Warning light ......................... 491Power switch ........................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 176
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 176
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Power switch light ................... 373
Power windows
Jam protection function ........ 154
Operation .............................. 153
Window lock switch .............. 153
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Function ................................ 253
PCS switch ........................... 254
Warning light......................... 491
Warning message......... 506, 508
Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control)................................... 214
Radiator .................................... 433
Radio ........................................ 290
Rear seat .................................. 142
Rear side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 189
P
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Seats
Adjustment .................... 138, 142
Adjustment precautions ........ 140
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .......... 58, 62
Cleaning................................ 410
Front seats ............................ 138
Head restraint ....................... 145
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 372
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 192
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 194
Inside rear view mirror .......... 150
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 227
Radar sensor ................ 221, 255
Service reminder indicators ..... 86
Shift lever ................................. 181
Shift lever light......................... 373
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 120
Side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 189
Replacing light bulbs..... 472, 478
Wattage ................................ 560
Side mirrors ............................. 151
Adjustment ............................ 151
Folding .................................. 151
Heaters ................................. 366Smart key system .................... 130
Antenna location ................... 130
Entry functions ...................... 120
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Warning message................. 517
Snow tires ................................ 263
“SOS” button ........................... 398
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 559
Storage location.................... 522
Spark plug ................................ 557
Specifications .......................... 552
Speedometer.............................. 92
SRS airbags ............................... 41
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................ 147
Audio switches...................... 272
DISP button ............................ 94
Meter control switches .......... 100
Telephone switches .............. 337
TRIP button ............................ 93
Stop/tail lights.......................... 478
Storage feature ........................ 376
Storage precautions................ 376