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2054-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■Tire information
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( →P. 623)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Trailer lights
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Maintenance
●Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
●Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( →P. 201)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
NOTICE
■When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.
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2084-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(→ P. 201)
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.
● Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
● Do not use cruise control (if equipped) when trailer towing.
■ Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
■ Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
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4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Tire inflation pressure
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel economy
● Reduced driving comfort and poor handling
● Reduced tire life due to wear
● Reduced safety
● Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
● Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven
for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile, you will get an accurate cold tire inflation
pressure reading.
● Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly inflated based only on its appear-
ance.
● It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving as heat is
generated in the tire. Do not reduce tire inflation pressure after driving.
● Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is bal-
anced.
Make sure to maintain the proper tire inflation pressure. Tire
inflation pressure should be checked at least once per month.
However, Toyota recommends that tire inflation pressure be
checked once every two weeks. ( →P. 623)
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4887-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width, and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that have been straightened
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions
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6069-1. Specifications
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall lengthSedan 4750 mm (187.0 in.)
Wagon 4820 mm (189.8 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.3 in.)
Overall height*11480 mm (58.3 in.)
Wheelbase 2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Tread
Front1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
1550 mm (61.0 in.)*3
Rear1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
1550 mm (61.0 in.)*3
Gross vehicle
mass
1ZR-FAE engine 1970 kg (4343.1 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*4
2000 kg (4409.2 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine 2050 kg (4519.5 lb.)
1WW engine 2040 kg (4497.4 lb.)
2WW engine 2100 kg (4629.7 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront 1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)
Rear 1135 kg (2502.2 lb.)
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657Alphabetical index
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Warning lightsABS ....................................... 531
AFS ....................................... 532
Brake system ................ 530, 531
Electronic engine control system ................................ 530
Electric power steering.......... 531
Low fuel level ........................ 532
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 530
Master warning light .............. 533
Parking brake ........................ 532
PCS....................................... 531
Power steering system.......... 531
Seat belt reminder light ......... 532
Slip indicator ......................... 532
SRS....................................... 530
Stop & Start system .............. 532
Tire pressure ......................... 533
Warning messages .................. 537 Back door .............................. 541
Charging system ................... 538
Clutch switch ......................... 540
Cruise control system ........... 539
Engine oil maintenance......... 543
Engine oil pressure ............... 537
Headlight ............................... 545
Open door ............................. 541
Parking brake ................ 540, 542
Power steering system.......... 541
Pre-crash brake .................... 545
Pre-Crash Safety system ........................ 539, 544
Smart entry & start system.... 548
Speed limiter system............. 539
Steering lock system ............. 538
Trunk ..................................... 541 Washer
Checking ............................... 466
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 312
Switch ........................... 243, 247
Washing and waxing ............... 436
Weight....................................... 606
Wheels ...................................... 488 Replacing wheels.................. 570
Size ....................................... 623
Window glasses ...................... 182
Window lock switch ................ 182
Windows Power windows ..................... 182
Rear window defogger ..................... 394, 401
Washer ......................... 243, 247
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 394, 401
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 243
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 244
Winter driving tips ................... 312
Wireless communication
*...... 383
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 121Battery-saving function ......... 152
Locking/Unlocking................. 121
Replacing the battery ............ 493
WMA disc
*............................... 331
*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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