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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the 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 or SC16HR11
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 68F (20C):
12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(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 ..................... 321
Bluetooth® phone .................... 323
Deleting the call history......... 343
Making a call ......................... 326
Managing the contacts.......... 339
Message function.................. 333
Phone settings ...................... 338
Receiving a call..................... 329
Speaking on the phone ......... 330
Bottle holders .......................... 378
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 558
Parking brake........................ 188
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Warning light ......................... 490
Brake assist ............................. 246
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 380
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 407
Exterior ................................. 406
Interior................................... 410
Panoramic roof ..................... 409
Radar sensor ................ 226, 258
Seat belts .............................. 411
Cargo capacity ......................... 171
Cargo hooks............................. 381CD player.................................. 292
Chains ...................................... 264
Child restraint system............... 58
Booster seats definition .......... 59
Booster seat installation ......... 68
Convertible seat definition ...... 59
Convertible seat installation.... 66
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 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 ... 441
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 .... 153
Power window precautions ... 155
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 462
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 372
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 476
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Wattage ................................ 560
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 149
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear view monitor system ...... 235
Rear window defogger ............ 366
Rear window wiper .................. 205
Refueling .................................. 207
Capacity ................................ 554
Fuel types ............................. 554
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 208
Regenerative braking ................ 75
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 461
Fuses .................................... 463
Light bulbs ............................ 466
Tires ...................................... 521
Resetting the maintenance
required reminder light ......... 414
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .................................. 414
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 586
Road accident cautions ............ 80Safety Connect ........................ 398
Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking Retractor .. 36
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 411
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.... 494
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 587
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 491
Seat heaters ............................. 372
Seating capacity ...................... 171S
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Open door ............................. 493
Parking lock system .............. 492
PCS ...................................... 491
Seat belt reminder light ......... 494
Slip indicator ......................... 492
SRS ...................................... 491
Tire pressure......................... 495
Warning messages .................. 503
Washer
Checking ............................... 437
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 263
Switch ........................... 202, 205
Washing and waxing ............... 406
Weights
Cargo capacity ...................... 171
Load limits............................. 552
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ................. 600
Wheels ...................................... 455
Replacing wheels.................. 521
Size ....................................... 559
Window glasses....................... 153
Window lock switch ................ 153
Windows
Power windows ..................... 153
Rear window defogger .......... 366
Washer ......................... 202, 205
Windshield wipers ................... 202
Winter driving tips ................... 263
Wireless communication ........ 310
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 116
Locking/Unlocking................. 116
Panic mode ........................... 117
Replacing the battery ............ 461
WMA disc ................................. 292