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When trouble arises
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
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5389-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-tact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30kgf) while the hybrid system is operating
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 N, 20kgf)
Hybrid transmission
Fluid capacity*3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may ulti-
mately damage the hybrid transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*12.8 in. (70 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1.0 ⎯ 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*28 ⎯ 11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
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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
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592Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment ............................ 147
Adjustment precautions ........ 147
Child seats/child restraint system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning................................ 403
Front seat adjustment ........... 147
Front seat adjustment precautions ......................... 147
Head restraint ....................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 382
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 88
Sensor Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 223
Front sensor.......................... 223
Laser sensor ......................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 223
Monocular camera sensor .... 223
PCS
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 223
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 200
Transmission ........................ 198
Shift lock system ..................... 200
Side airbags ............................... 40 Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 457
Wattage ................................ 540
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ............ 158
Defogger ............................... 376
Smart key system Entry function........................ 140
Starting the hybrid
system ....... ................. 184, 188
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 539
Storage location.................... 502
Spark plug ................................ 537
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer.............................. 93
Steering
Column lock release ..... 186, 191
Steering wheel Adjustment............................ 155
Audio switches...................... 283
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Storage feature ........................ 386
Storage precautions................ 179
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 528
Sun visors ................................ 391
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Tools ......................................... 502
Total load capacity .................. 181
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 183
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 182
TRAC......................................... 264
Traction control ....................... 264
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 198
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 200
Trip information ......................... 96
Trip meter ................................... 93
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage ................................ 540
Toyota Safety Sense C ............ 221 Automatic High Beam ........... 245
Front sensor.......................... 223
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 240
PCS (Pre-Collision system) ........ 227 USB memory .................... 284, 311
Vanity mirrors .......................... 391
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 533
Vehicle Proximity Notification
System ................................... 74
Vehicle stability control .......... 264
VSC ........................................... 264
VSC OFF switch....................... 265U
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